Rural Library-Based Health Access

The Rural Library-Based Health Access project, solicitation HSS26065-RLIBBASHLT, is an initiative by the Delaware Department of Health and Social Services and the Division of Public Health to design, launch, and operate health access services within rural libraries. Specifically targeting nine library locations across Sussex and Kent Counties, the program aims to reduce healthcare barriers through the implementation of telehealth technology, health navigation, and community outreach. The project scope includes the provision of infrastructure, emergency protocols, and staffing models for social workers and navigators, with performance metrics measured cumulatively over a five-year period. The procurement process began with a Request for Proposals issued on February 12, 2026, and concluded with the receipt of five supplier proposals by the extended deadline of April 17, 2026. The resulting award notice specifies a contract expiration range from October 15, 2026, to September 30, 2027. The contract framework utilizes a professional services agreement that incorporates a structured workplan and a detailed project cost template, with payments tied to specific lifecycle phases and deliverables including payment infrastructure, research, and technology and workforce development.