Requests for Proposals for Transition Plan to Department of Veterans Affairs

The State of Delaware is seeking a professional consulting firm to develop a comprehensive Transition Plan and accompanying Transition Report that will guide the Office of Veterans Services in separating from the Department of State and establishing an independent Department of Veterans Affairs. The contractor must deliver strategic vision, organizational design, five‑year fiscal forecasts, shared‑services assessments, and stakeholder engagement documentation, culminating in a presentation to the General Assembly at least six months before the target launch date. • Produce a Transition Plan outlining governance, staffing, budget, and timeline to achieve agency independence by July 1 2030. • Deliver a Transition Report with vision, mission, strategic goals, organizational structure, and 5‑year financial projections. • Conduct stakeholder interviews, assess current shared services, and identify federal funding opportunities. • Provide project management, status reporting, and optional on‑site meeting support within a $50 k ceiling.