HSS-26-020A - ENHANCED COMMUNICATIONS

AI Summary

RFP for facilitated communication services and Deaf culture education for Deaf service recipients in residential habilitation through Delaware DHSS. Includes training for Direct Support Professionals and compliance with state and federal laws.

Opportunity details

Solicitation No.: 233798
Type / RFx: RFP
Status: Open
Level: local
Published Date: Invalid Date
Due Date: July 8, 2026
NAICS Code: 624190 AI guide
Jurisdiction: Delaware Department of Health and Social Services
State: Delaware
Agency: Delaware Department of Health and Social Services

Description

The Vendor will provide facilitated communication opportunities for Deaf service recipients that receive residential habilitation services through DDDS with their housemates and their staff, as well as education to Direct Support Professionals (DSP’s) that are supporting Deaf service recipients about Deaf Culture and functional ASL vocabulary in order to better meet the needs of the service recipients they are supporting. This is not for traditional direct interpreter services.All awarded vendors will conduct their business and provide services in compliance with all applicable State and Federal laws, rules, policies, and procedures which are incorporated into this Agreement by reference, including with and without limitations, the laws, rules, policies, and procedures that are listed and referenced on the websites located at the following URL addresses:Division of Developmental Disabilities Policies:http://dhss.delaware.gov/ddds/dddspolicymain.htmlPlease refer to Appendix B for the full Scope of Work.

Commodity Codes

Commodity Codes: UNSPSC 9111 Domestic and personal assistance UNSPSC 9314 Community and social services UNSPSC 8313 Information and communication broadcasting Service: Services that provide information, communication, broadcasting, etc. UNSPSC 8545 The diagnosis of factors influencing health status and contact with health services: In this classification, this covers the group of activities that yields a diagnosis of factors influencing health status and contact with health services . Factors influencing health status and contact with health services is listed In The World Health Organization's International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD-10) as a three digit category under code XXI. The latter includes the following sub-groups: Z00-Z80. UNSPSC 8590 Physical rehabilitation interventions or procedures: This family of physical rehabilitation interventions or procedures is listed in the World Health Organization's International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems or ICD-10 PCS as code F.

Events & Timeline

Status	Event Name	Location	Description	Dates	Mandatory
Ongoing	Open Date	Online Portal	Posting date for the Opportunity	May 8th 2026, 7:00 AM EDT	N/A
Upcoming	Questions Due Date	Online Portal	Deadline to submit Questions	May 22nd 2026, 4:30 PM EDT	N/A
Upcoming	Non-Mandatory Pre-bid Meeting	TEAMS	Non-Mandatory Pre-bid Meeting	Jun 10th 2026, 1:00 AM EDT - Jun 10th 2026, 3:00 AM EDT	No
Upcoming	Response to Questions	GSS-Bids & Bonfires	Response to Questions	Jun 24th 2026, 11:59 PM EDT - Jun 24th 2026, 11:59 PM EDT	No
Upcoming	Close Date	Online Portal	Deadline for Submissions	Jul 8th 2026, 1:00 PM EDT	N/A
Upcoming	Estimated Notification of Award	GSS-Bids & Bonfire	Estimated Notification of Award	Aug 31st 2026, 11:59 PM EDT - Aug 31st 2026, 11:59 PM EDT	No

Requested Information

Note: Template files for the items below (BidTables, Questionnaires) are available in the Attachments section of this opportunity.

Name	Type	# Files	Requirement
Does the Bidder have a supplier diversity plan currently in place?	Data Type: Yes/No	N/A	Required
Does the Bidder have a written inclusion policy in place? If yes, please attach a clearly identifiable copy of the inclusion plan to your proposal?	Data Type: Yes/No	N/A	Required
Does the Bidder have any diverse Sub-Contractor(s) as outlined in Attachement 8 Tier II Sub-Contractor(s)?	Data Type: Yes/No	N/A	Required
The Vendor/Bidder attest to the fact that, at a minimum, shall not store or transfer non-public State of Delaware data outside the United States.	Data Type: Yes/No	N/A	Required
Agree to Pricing as identified in the solicitation?	Data Type: Yes/No	N/A	Required
Reviewed Appendix D which are templates used for contracting process (exceptions to the templates to be noted in Attachment 4 - Exceptions Form included in Appendix C-Vendor Forms)	Data Type: Yes/No	N/A	Required
Did you complete Attachment 2 - Vendor Information (contained in Appendix C)	Data Type: Yes/No	N/A	Required
Did you complete Attachment 3 - Non-Collusion Statement (contained in Appendix C)	Data Type: Yes/No	N/A	Required
Did you complete Attachment 4 - Exceptions Form (contained in Appendix C)	Data Type: Yes/No	N/A	Required
Did you complete Attachment 5 - Confidential Information (contained in Appendix C)	Data Type: Yes/No	N/A	Required
Did you complete Attachment 6 - Business References (contained in Appendix C)	Data Type: Yes/No	N/A	Required
If Applicable, did you complete Attachment 7 - Subcontractor Information (contained in Appendix C); Subcontracting is permitted for this RFP	Data Type: Yes/No	N/A	Optional

Attachments

Key dates

Invalid DatePublished
July 8, 2026Responses Due

AI classification tags

deaf services facilitated communication direct support professionals training residential habilitation services deaf culture education american sign language vocabulary community and social services health and social services

Frequently asked questions

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