Delaware Government Procurement Guide
Everything you need to know to bid on Delaware state government contracts — official portal, registration steps, small-business programs, and what's open right now.
Official portal
Delaware State Bid Calendar — https://bids.delaware.gov/
Vendor registration through Office of Management and Budget; agency-specific registrations also required.
Delaware small-business and set-aside programs
- Delaware Office of Supplier Diversity (DOSD) certifications
Confirm eligibility for each program before pursuing set-aside contracts — most require formal certification through the issuing state office.
Key statutory reference
29 Delaware Code §6901 et seq.
Important notes
Delaware aggregates many state agency bids in a single calendar but each agency manages its own procurement.
Step-by-step: how to bid on a Delaware state contract
- Register on Delaware State Bid Calendar. Vendor registration through Office of Management and Budget; agency-specific registrations also required.
- Identify your set-aside eligibility. Review the Delaware programs above and certify through the relevant state office if you qualify. Certifications can take weeks — start early.
- Set up bid notifications. Use Delaware State Bid Calendar's notification system, plus aggregators like ProcureTap, to catch every relevant opportunity.
- Read each solicitation in full. Agencies routinely disqualify bids for non-responsiveness — address every numbered requirement.
- Submit before the deadline. Late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances. Delaware state agencies typically require submission through Delaware State Bid Calendar or the agency's designated portal.