Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control - Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate Program Administration - NAT26001-CVRP_ADMN (2026)
Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | State of DelawareState · Dover, DE- Due
- Oct 30, 2026
- 2 days left
- Posted
- Sep 28, 2026
- Contract term
- 5 years
- Primary contact
- Breanne Preisen
- (302) 739-9000
The 30-second brief
The State of Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy (DCCE) seeks a qualified vendor to market, implement, and administer the Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate Program (CVRP). The program provides consumer rebates for the purchase or lease of battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, with $4 million in available annual funding anticipated to cover 1500-1700 rebates. Scope services include program review and design, developing and maintaining a secure online application portal, providing technical assistance to applicants and participating automobile dealerships, processing rebate applications within 10 days, maintaining a toll-free customer call center, conducting rebate recipient and EV owner satisfaction surveys, preparing monthly progress and annual reports, and developing a Low- and Moderate-Income (LMI) rebate program implementation roadmap. The initial contract term is 5 years with up to 3 optional 1-year extensions. Proposals are due by October 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM Local Time. Questions are due by October 9, 2026.
Proposed Cost (50), General Qualifications (50), Staffing (50), Program Development and Implementation Plan (75), Approach to Updating the Delaware CVRP (25), Timeline (75), Technical and Systems Security Approach (75)
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Summary
The State of Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC), Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy (DCCE) seeks a qualified vendor to market, implement, and administer the Delaware Clean Vehicle Rebate Program (CVRP).
The program provides consumer rebates for the purchase or lease of battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, with $4 million in available annual funding anticipated to cover 1500-1700 rebates. Scope services include program review and design, developing and maintaining a secure online application portal, providing technical assistance to applicants and participating automobile dealerships, processing rebate applications within 10 days, maintaining a toll-free customer call center, conducting rebate recipient and EV owner satisfaction surveys, preparing monthly progress and annual reports, and developing a Low- and Moderate-Income (LMI) rebate program implementation roadmap. The initial contract term is 5 years with up to 3 optional 1-year extensions. Proposals are due by October 30, 2026 at 4:00 PM Local Time. Questions are due by October 9, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
11- Transmittal letter
- Cost Proposal Form (Appendix B)
- Non-Collusion Statement (Attachment 2)
- RFP Exception form (Attachment 3)
- Confidentiality Form (Attachment 4)
- Business Reference form (Attachment 5)
- Subcontractor Information Form (Attachment 6)
- Network Diagram (Appendix C)
- Software Inventory (Appendix D)
- Proof of insurance
- Delaware business license
- Submit to
- bids.delaware.gov / Breanne Preisen, Clean Transportation Program Manager, Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy, 100 W. Water Street, Suite 5A, Dover, DE 19904
- Duration
- 96 months
- Scope location
- Dover, DE
- Reported agency
- Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | State of Delaware?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 30, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: bids.delaware.gov / Breanne Preisen, Clean Transportation Program Manager, Division of Climate, Coastal and Energy, 100 W. Water Street, Suite 5A, Dover, DE 19904. For questions, contact Breanne Preisen.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | 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?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
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 Breanne Preisen at (302) 739-9000. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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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: "Proposed Cost (50), General Qualifications (50), Staffing (50), Program Development and Implementation Plan (75), Approach to Updating the Delaware CVRP (25), Timeline (75), Technical and Systems Secu..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
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Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
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What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Transmittal letter, Cost Proposal Form (Appendix B), Non-Collusion Statement (Attachment 2), RFP Exception form (Attachment 3), Confidentiality Form (Attachment 4), Business Reference form (Attachment. Review the full document from Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control | State of Delaware for the complete list.
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This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Dover, DE. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.