When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due September 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 14, 2026.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $1,000,000.

It was issued by Delaware Workforce Development Board. The work is located in Wilmington, Delaware, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Workforce development or cooperative education program administration experience. Established relationships with colleges, universities, employers, and workforce organizations. Proven student recruitment, assessment, case management, and employer engagement capabilities. Experience managing statewide or multi-county education and employment programs. Strong data collection, documentation, compliance, and performance reporting systems.

Statewide Cooperative Education Program Services (Due September 3, 2026)

Overview

Education, Training & Libraries

Wilmington, Delaware, United StatesPosted: August 3, 2026Deadline: September 3, 2026

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SUMMARY

Delaware seeks a vendor to administer a statewide cooperative education program, including student recruitment, employer engagement, higher education coordination, case management, and performance reporting. The contract term is one year and covers all three counties.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have a State of Delaware business license
Must be a non-profit, public entity, or approved private business/trade school
Must be an institution of higher education qualified for Title IV student financial assistance
Must obtain letters of support from employer partners
Must attend the mandatory pre-bid meeting
Must provide proof of Delaware eligibility at proposal submission
Must maintain participant records in Delaware JobLink
Must comply with WIOA requirements and Delaware Department of Labor policies
Must carry mandatory insurance coverage including Worker's Compensation and Commercial General Liability

BUDGET

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$1,000,000

CONTRACT DURATION

9 months

TIMELINE

RFP Availability: August 3rd, 2026

Mandatory Pre-bid Conference: August 11th, 2026

Written Questions Due: August 14th, 2026

Written Answers Posted: August 21st, 2026

Proposals Due: September 3rd, 2026

Proposal Evaluation: September 8th, 2026

Anticipated Contract Award: September 9th, 2026

Contract Period: October 1st, 2026 to June 30th, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 14, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Delaware Workforce Development Board

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority seeks a vendor to administer a statewide cooperative education program serving participants and employers throughout Delaware. The selected provider will serve as the primary statewide coordinator and develop partnerships with colleges, universities, employers, business organizations, chambers of commerce, and other workforce partners. The vendor will also establish the operational policies, procedures, and program guidance needed for successful implementation.

Responsibilities will include recruiting eligible students with participating institutions of higher education, assessing participant readiness and suitability for cooperative education placements, and providing case management. The provider will recruit and engage employers across all three Delaware counties, with an emphasis on businesses in high-demand and emerging industry sectors.

The vendor will coordinate higher education recruitment and outreach, support participating institutions with academic credit processes where applicable, and maintain comprehensive program records. Required data includes participant activities, eligibility documentation, assessments, work experience, credentials, academic credit attainment, employment outcomes, and case notes. The contract term will be one year. A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026, and questions must be submitted by August 14, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: Submissions are due September 3, 2026. Questions must be submitted by August 14, 2026.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $1,000,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Delaware Workforce Development Board. The work is located in Wilmington, Delaware, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Workforce development or cooperative education program administration experience
Established relationships with colleges, universities, employers, and workforce organizations
Proven student recruitment, assessment, case management, and employer engagement capabilities
Experience managing statewide or multi-county education and employment programs
Strong data collection, documentation, compliance, and performance reporting systems

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