Professional Training Services

The State of Delaware's Department of Government Support Services is seeking professional training services through Request for Proposal (RFP) GSS25659-PROFTRNG. The procurement encompasses comprehensive employee development training services, including instructor-led classroom and virtual sessions, online self-paced training, blended training programs, and organizational development facilitation services such as team building, strategic planning, and 360-degree feedback assessments. Vendors must demonstrate capability to provide statewide training services, customize training programs, comply with accessibility standards, and offer comprehensive reporting on attendance, evaluations, and program effectiveness. The evaluation criteria includes experience and reputation (10 points), public sector training experience (15 points), previous work experience (20 points), experience with various training formats (25 points), reporting capabilities (10 points), business references (10 points), and pricing (10 points). Key procurement dates include a non-mandatory pre-bid meeting on January 6, 2025, questions due by January 10, 2025, proposal submissions due February 3, 2025, and estimated award notification by March 3, 2025. The contract term will be two years with three optional one-year extensions, and the State anticipates multiple vendor awards.

The solicitation encourages participation from diverse businesses, with specific provisions for vendors holding certifications such as Women-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE), Minority-Owned Business Enterprise (MBE), Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (VBE), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (SDVBE), and Individuals with Disabilities-Owned Business Enterprise (IWDBE). All vendors must be properly licensed to conduct business in Delaware and submit comprehensive documentation including a Non-Collusion Statement, Vendor Information Sheet, Business References Form, Confidentiality Form, Exceptions Form, and Subcontractor Information Form. While no specific budget range is explicitly stated, vendors must provide detailed pricing for each training service type, including classroom, virtual, online, facilitation, and content development. Proposals must be submitted through the Bonfire online platform (gss.bonfirehub.com) with specific technical requirements, including compatible web browsers and file upload specifications. Vendors are required to maintain specific insurance coverages, including Workers Compensation and Comprehensive General Liability ($1M per occurrence/$3M aggregate), and the agreement will be governed by Delaware law with venue in Delaware courts.