Administrative Office of the Courts - Online Legal Research Software Services - JUD26001-LEGALRSRCH (2026)
Delaware Judicial Branch | State of DelawareState · Wilmington, DE- Due
- Dec 4, 2026
- 31 days left
- Posted
- Oct 23, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
The 30-second brief
The Administrative Office of the Courts seeks to procure comprehensive online legal research software services and related tools for approximately 400 users, including Judicial Officers, Staff Attorneys, Law Librarians, Law Clerks, and Paralegals. Vendors may propose solutions under basic plans, premier plans, and add-ons covering federal and state resources, briefs and pleadings, secondary sources, news updates, and AI-powered research and drafting tools. The contract term is five years with two optional one-year extensions. Proposals are due by December 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time, with questions due by November 6, 2026.
The proposed Solution's Content and Functionality (including two-week access evaluation), 40; User Support, Training and Management, and Billing and Invoicing Options, 20; Cost to the Judiciary, 15; Demonstrated experience providing requested services, 20; Add-Ons: Specialized tools, services, or products, 5
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Summary
The Administrative Office of the Courts seeks to procure comprehensive online legal research software services and related tools for approximately 400 users, including Judicial Officers, Staff Attorneys, Law Librarians, Law Clerks, and Paralegals.
Vendors may propose solutions under basic plans, premier plans, and add-ons covering federal and state resources, briefs and pleadings, secondary sources, news updates, and AI-powered research and drafting tools. The contract term is five years with two optional one-year extensions. Proposals are due by December 4, 2026, at 4:00 PM Eastern Time, with questions due by November 6, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
5- The proposed Solution's Content and Functionality (including two-week access evaluation), 40
- User Support, Training and Management, and Billing and Invoicing Options, 20
- Cost to the Judiciary, 15
- Demonstrated experience providing requested services, 20
- Add-Ons: Specialized tools, services, or products, 5
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
9- Transmittal Letter
- Attachment 1 - Non-Collusion Statement
- Attachment 2 - Exceptions
- Attachment 3 - Confidentiality and Proprietary Information
- Attachment 4 - Business References
- Attachment 5 - Subcontractor Information Form
- Pricing Sheet
- Proof of insurance
- Delaware business license or certification
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 60 months
- Scope location
- Wilmington, Delaware
- Reported agency
- Administrative Office of the Courts
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Delaware Judicial Branch | State of Delaware?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is December 4, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected].
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "The proposed Solution's Content and Functionality (including two-week access evaluation), 40; User Support, Training and Management, and Billing and Invoicing Options, 20; Cost to the Judiciary, 15; D..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
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