Multi Tiered Systems of Support Services

Christina School District in Delaware is requesting proposals for Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) professional services for middle school mathematics instruction to students in grades 6–8, with proposals due October 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM EST and written questions due by September 15, 2026. The District may award multiple vendors if determined to be in its best interest.

Vendors must be Delaware-licensed or initiate licensure application, hold state certifications in the specified content areas, and clear criminal background checks and Child Protection Registry clearances for all employees. Services must be delivered 100% in-person during school hours using evidence-based instructional practices. The vendor assumes full administrative capacity for staff recruitment, vetting, hiring, training, scheduling, and performance monitoring. Deliverables include initial diagnostic assessments, regular progress-update communication with stakeholders, alignment with classroom instruction and pacing guides, and participation in periodic effectiveness evaluations. Services may be structured as one-on-one or small group instruction with flexible scheduling based on individual school needs.

Insurance requirements are workers' compensation, commercial general liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence/$3,000,000 aggregate, and sexual abuse and molestation liability of $1,000,000 for staff engaging directly with students.

The contract term is three years beginning December 1, 2026, with two optional one-year renewal periods negotiable no later than 90 days before contract expiration, plus potential month-to-month extension for up to three months following the full term. Estimated award is December 1, 2026. Evaluation criteria are bidders' experience providing MTSS services in K–12 public school districts (30% weight), staff and resource capacity to meet scope requirements (40% weight), staffing stability (20% weight), and cost based on hourly rates per staffing position (10% weight). Pricing must remain fixed and binding through at least June 30, 2027. Submissions require one paper master copy with original signatures and one electronic copy on USB Flash Drive to 1899 S. College Avenue, Newark, DE 19702. Monthly usage reports in Excel format and quarterly diversity supplier participation reports are required. Bid and performance bonds have been waived. Written answers to questions will be posted by September 29, 2026.