Window Coverings

The State of Delaware, Office of Management and Budget, Government Support Services is requesting proposals for commercial and institutional window coverings under RFP GSS27955-WIND_COV, with proposals due October 14, 2026 at 3:00 PM and written questions due September 30, 2026 at 4:30 PM.

The contract serves state agencies, school districts, political subdivisions, municipalities, volunteer fire companies, and higher education entities. Scope includes furnishing, delivery, measurement, installation, repair, replacement, maintenance, and related services for roller shades, vertical blinds, horizontal blinds, and cellular shades across multiple configurations and sizes. Vendors must provide three business references; subcontractors require three references each. Pricing submissions must be structured as unit prices for each window covering type and size combination per Appendix B specifications.

The contract term runs through February 28, 2029 with potential renewal for three additional one-year periods through negotiation and possible month-to-month extension for up to three months beyond. All pricing remains firm for the initial contract term; price adjustments upon renewal may not exceed the Philadelphia CPI-U. Contract award is expected within 90 days of bid opening.

Evaluation criteria total 100 points: Technical Approach (25 points), Experience and Qualifications (20 points), Service Response Capability (20 points), Product Quality and Warranty (15 points), and Price Proposal (20 points). Government Support Services reserves the right to award to multiple vendors, make partial awards, or reject all bids.

Vendors must carry Commercial General Liability insurance of $1 million per occurrence/$3 million aggregate, Automotive Liability with specified limits, and Medical/Professional Liability, Miscellaneous Errors and Omissions, or Product Liability coverage at $1 million per occurrence/$3 million aggregate. Monthly usage reports are due by the 15th of each month; quarterly subcontracting reports detailing diversity supplier participation are required. The State processes invoices within 30 days and encourages Purchase Card or Single Use Account payments. Proposals must be submitted through https://gss.bonfirehire.com/ with one original and one redacted copy marking confidential business information. A notarized Non-Collusion Statement is mandatory.