One-Stop Operator

The Delaware Workforce Development Board (DWDB) and Delaware Department of Labor are seeking a One-Stop Operator for a contract covering Delaware's four American Job Centers, specifically targeting New Castle County. The selected vendor will coordinate workforce development services, facilitate multi-stakeholder meetings, and implement improvement strategies across workforce programs. Key deliverables include administering comprehensive workforce investment activities focused on increasing employment, retention, earnings, post-secondary credential attainment, and economic self-sufficiency. The contract will run from March 13, 2026 to March 12, 2027, with potential for two one-year extensions. Proposals will be evaluated across five criteria: demonstrated ability (40 points), capacity to meet requirements (20 points), partnerships (20 points), past performance and references (10 points), and budget (10 points). A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 19, 2025, with proposals due by December 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM local time.

Eligible respondents include non-profit, governmental, and private for-profit organizations, with no specific set-aside designations mentioned. Proposers must submit comprehensive documentation, including a current business license, proof of non-profit status, and a recent fiscal audit if they have not previously contracted with DWDB or DET within the past three years. The estimated total funding for the contract is $65,000, to be paid monthly upon invoice submission, with funding sources including the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), potential contributions from One-Stop partner programs, and other state or federal funds. Proposers must provide a total amount requested and indicate what percentage this represents of their organization's total budget. The state reserves the right to award the contract to the most advantageous proposal, not necessarily the lowest-priced bid, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive qualitative factors in the selection process.