The State of Delaware is issuing a four‑year professional‑services contract to administer and deliver statewide adult education programs, including Adult Basic Education (ABE), English as a Second Language (ESL), Integrated English Literacy & Civics Education, and correctional‑facility ABE. The contractor will manage sub‑grant funding, ensure compliance with AEFLA/WIOA, submit weekly performance data to the LACES MIS, and produce quarterly and annual reports. The work also requires technology integration (U.S.–based hosting, WCAG 2.2 AA accessibility, Ed‑Fi/ CEDS/ 1EdTech interoperability), strict data‑privacy safeguards, and adherence to insurance, background‑check, and non‑discrimination requirements.
• Scope: Program management, sub‑grant administration, data reporting, and delivery of adult‑education services across Delaware (including correctional settings).
• Deliverables: Quarterly performance reports, weekly LACES data uploads, compliance certifications, and all work‑product ownership transferred to the State.
• Requirements: Certified adult‑education staff, U.S.‑based technology hosting, insurance coverage (CGL $1M/$3M, workers comp, automotive liability, plus professional/EOE/product liability), 5‑year record retention, and quarterly supplier‑diversity reporting.
• Funding: No ceiling disclosed; vendors submit detailed cost proposals; payments are milestone‑based with possible hold‑backs.