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Vendor Learning Center

The State of Delaware provides vendors with practical resources and training opportunities to help you successfully do business with the State. Whether you’re new to state contracting or currently hold a contract, the resources below are designed to guide you through key processes and requirements.

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Formal Procurements

These resources provide foundational guidance on participating in formal solicitations and submitting responsive proposals.

  • Selling to the State Guide
    A comprehensive overview of how to do business with the State of Delaware, including procurement methods, requirements, and expectations.
  • Introduction to Bonfire
    Learn how to navigate the State’s eProcurement platform, including how to locate opportunities and submit responses.
  • Bid Submission Checklist
    A best-practice checklist to help ensure your solicitation response is complete, compliant, and ready for submission.

GSS Vendor Usage

Vendors holding a contract with Government Support Services (GSS) are required to submit monthly usage reports. The following resources are provided to support compliance with this requirement:


Instructor-Led Training

In addition to the self-guided resources above, the State offers instructor-led training sessions for vendors seeking a deeper understanding of the procurement process. While these topics are also covered in the Selling to the State Guide, live sessions provide the opportunity for additional context and questions.

Available courses include:

  • State Purchasing Intelligence
    Gain insight into how the State purchases goods and services, how to identify upcoming opportunities, and how to align your business with agency needs.
  • Responding to a Formal Solicitation
    Gain a step-by-step understanding of how to navigate a formal solicitation. This session covers how to identify key elements, follow the procurement timeline, and prepare a complete and compliant submission. It also outlines what happens after bid opening and highlights important considerations for contract management after award, including communication, reporting requirements, pricing adjustments, contract modifications, and extensions.

Registration for all instructor-led trainings is available through Eventbrite.