STATE OF DELAWARE - DELAWARE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES - REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES - SNAP EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (E&T) PROGRAM SERVICES - CONTRACT NUMBER HSS-24-053

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Delaware Health and Social Services, Division of Social Services, requests proposals for professional services to support SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) participants. The contractor will deliver assessment, intensive case management, education, training, workfare, supervised job search, job placement, and job retention services statewide. Proposals must include Delaware licensing/certifications, complete required attachments and forms, proof of insurance, and a transmittal letter describing exceptions and confirming non-U.S. storage or transfer of non-public state data. The solicitation specifies evaluation requirements and contract terms.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryLetters

FormatPDF

Pages108

Reading Time38 min

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I. Overview

Public Notice and Key Dates

Transmittal Letter and Data Attestation

Mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting

II. Scope of Services

Purpose of the SNAP E&T Program

III. Required Information

A. Minimum Requirements

B. General Evaluation Requirements

STATE OF DELAWARE DELAWARE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING (E&T) PROGRAM SERVICES ISSUED BY STATE OF DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES CONTRACT NUMBER HSS-24-053 Contents: I. Overview II. Scope of Services III. Required Information IV. Professional Services RFP Administrative Information V. Contract Terms and Conditions VI. RFP Miscellaneous Information VII. Attachments Appendix A-MINIMUM MANDATORY SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Appendix B-SCOPE OF WORK AND TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS Appendix C-MANDATORY REPORTING REQUIRMENTS Appendix D-BUDGET WORKSHEET Appendix E-BUDGET SUMMARY SHEET Appendix F – PARTICIPANT REPORT Appendix G – PARTICIPANT REIMBURSEMENT LOG Appendix H – INVOICE TEMPLATE Appendix I – Professional Services Agreement (Template) HIPAA Business Associate Agreement (Template) DTI Terms & Conditions (Template)– if applicable ** Ctrl+Click on the headings above will take you directly to the section. I. Overview The State of Delaware , Department of Health and Social Services, Division of Social Services is seeking professional services to assist SNAP participants in obtaining employment with sustainable wages and increasing job skills by providing assessments, intensive case management, education, training, workfare programs, supervised job search, job placement, and job retention services. This request for proposals (“RFP”) is issued pursuant to 29 Del. C. §§ 6981 and 6982. The proposed schedule of events subject to the RFP is outlined below: Public Notice Deadline for Questions Response to Questions Posted by: Deadline for Receipt of Proposals Estimated Notification of Award Date: August 29 , 2024 Date: September 12 , 2024 Date: September 20 , 2024 Date: October 4, 2024 at 1 :00 PM EDT Date: October 25 , 2024 Each proposal must be accompanied by a transmittal letter which briefly summarizes the proposing firm’s interest in providing the required professional services. The transmittal letter must also clearly state and justify any exceptions to the requirements of the RFP which the applicant may have taken in presenting the proposal. (Applicant exceptions must also be recorded on Attachment 3) . Furthermore, the transmittal letter must attest to the fact, at a minimum, that the Vendor shall not store or transfer non-public State of Delaware data outside of the United States. For technology related solicitations, Vendors may refer to the Delaware Department of Technology and Information identified terms and conditions included in this solicitation. The State of Delaware reserves the right to deny any and all exceptions taken to the RFP requirements. MANDATORY PREBID MEETING A mandatory pre-bid meeting has not been established for this Request for Proposal. II. Scope of Services The Division of Social Services is seeking a contractor that possesses the: • knowledge, • expertise, and • experience to provide statewide employment and training services to SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) participants. STATE OF DELAWARE DELAWARE HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES DIVISION OF SOCIAL SERVICES The purpose of the SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) program is to provide participant’s opportunities to gain skills, training, work, or experience that will increase their ability to obtain regular employment and meet state or local workforce needs. Proposals should include how the firm will be able to serve the target audience, which includes participants with limited English proficiency , participants looking to gain new skills, literacy deficient participants, as well as participants returning from incarceration. They must also provide services during non-traditional as well as traditional hours of business. See Appendix B for full scope of work. III. Required In

FAQs

What professional services are sought for SNAP Employment and Training (E&T) participants?

The program seeks services including assessments, intensive case management, education and training, workfare programs, supervised job search, job placement, and job retention.

What must the proposal include regarding licensing, certifications, and attachments?

Each proposal must provide required Delaware licenses and/or certifications, complete all appropriate attachments and forms identified in the RFP, and include the information contained in all appendixes.

What does the transmittal letter need to confirm?

The transmittal letter must summarize the firm’s interest, justify any exceptions to RFP requirements, record applicant exceptions on the required attachment, and attest that non-public Delaware data will not be stored or transferred outside the United States.

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