Delaware Department of State - Public Service Commission Structure Review & Consulting - STA26-PSCSTR (2026)
Department of State | State of DelawareState · Wilmington, DE- Due
- Oct 16, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 15, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Matthew Hartigan
The 30-second brief
The Delaware Department of State seeks professional consultant services to conduct a comprehensive study and review of the structure of the Public Service Commission (PSC) and its staff under contract number STA26-PSCSTR. The study will analyze commissioner term lengths, qualifications, number of commissioners, staff structure, artificial intelligence utilization for productivity, and interactions with sister agencies such as the Public Advocate and State Energy Office. Scope includes interviewing key stakeholders, benchmarking against other state utility commissions, and providing a comprehensive report of findings and recommendations. Proposals are due by October 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM Local Time, with questions due by September 28, 2026. The contract term is for one year with one optional one-year extension.
Provide an analysis of the current Delaware PSC structure, Commissioner term length, Qualifications of commissioners, And number of commissioners compared to best practices; Make recommendations associated with requirement #1; Provide an analysis of the current Delaware PSC staff structure and recommendations on how to optimize staff's performance; Provide an analysis of how artificial intelligence could be used to increase staff or commissioner productivity; Provide an analysis of how model state commissions interact with sister agencies to maximize effectiveness and harmonize state energy policy; Interview interested stakeholders including the Secretary of State, Current and former PSC commissioners, Select staff, Members of the State of Delaware Division of the Public Advocate and State Energy Office, Regulated utility stakeholders, Key legislators and members of the governor's office; Provide a comprehensive report of findings and recommendations.
Experience in and general knowledge of Public Service/Utility Commission's in the USA (15), Experience in and knowledge of organizational resource optimization (15), Experience in and knowledge of how state organizations measure impact to stakeholders and value creation (10), Familiarity with how state PSC/PUCs utilize human resources and artificial intelligence to optimize work outcomes (10), Familiarity with how state PSC/PUC's interact with sister agencies such as the Public Advocate and State Energy Office/State Energy Authority (10), Demonstrated ability to meet the Statement of Work requirements in a timely manner (10), Quality of staffing plan and qualifications and prior experience of personnel (10), Pricing (20)
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Summary
The Delaware Department of State seeks professional consultant services to conduct a comprehensive study and review of the structure of the Public Service Commission (PSC) and its staff under contract number STA26-PSCSTR. The study will analyze commissioner term lengths, qualifications, number of commissioners, staff structure, artificial intelligence utilization for productivity, and interactions with sister agencies such as the Public Advocate and State Energy Office.
Scope includes interviewing key stakeholders, benchmarking against other state utility commissions, and providing a comprehensive report of findings and recommendations. Proposals are due by October 16, 2026, at 1:00 PM Local Time, with questions due by September 28, 2026. The contract term is for one year with one optional one-year extension.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
Experience in and general knowledge of Public Service/Utility Commission's in the USA (15), Experience in and knowledge of organizational resource optimization (15), Experience in and knowledge of how state organizations measure impact to stakeholders and value creation (10), Familiarity with how state PSC/PUCs utilize human resources and artificial intelligence to optimize work outcomes (10), Familiarity with how state PSC/PUC's interact with sister agencies such as the Public Advocate and State Energy Office/State Energy Authority (10), Demonstrated ability to meet the Statement of Work requirements in a timely manner (10), Quality of staffing plan and qualifications and prior experience of personnel (10), Pricing (20)
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Provide an analysis of the current Delaware PSC structure, Commissioner term length, Qualifications of commissioners, And number of commissioners compared to best practices; Make recommendations associated with requirement #1; Provide an analysis of the current Delaware PSC staff structure and recommendations on how to optimize staff's performance; Provide an analysis of how artificial intelligence could be used to increase staff or commissioner productivity; Provide an analysis of how model state commissions interact with sister agencies to maximize effectiveness and harmonize state energy policy; Interview interested stakeholders including the Secretary of State, Current and former PSC commissioners, Select staff, Members of the State of Delaware Division of the Public Advocate and State Energy Office, Regulated utility stakeholders, Key legislators and members of the governor's office; Provide a comprehensive report of findings and recommendations.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Transmittal Letter
- Non-Collusion Statement (Attachment 2)
- RFP Exception form (Attachment 3)
- Confidentiality Form (Attachment 4)
- Business Reference form (Attachment 5)
- Subcontractor Information Form (Attachment 6)
- Separate electronic pricing file
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Dover, DE
- Reported agency
- Delaware Department of State
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Department of State | State of Delaware?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 16, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Matthew Hartigan.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Department of State | State of Delaware in DE, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
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Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Matthew Hartigan. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Provide an analysis of the current Delaware PSC structure, Commissioner term length, Qualifications of commissioners, And number of commissioners compared to best practices; Make recommendations associated with requirement #1; Provide an analysis of the current Delaware PSC staff structure and recom. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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: "Experience in and general knowledge of Public Service/Utility Commission's in the USA (15), Experience in and knowledge of organizational resource optimization (15), Experience in and knowledge of how..." 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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