Committee moves to issue in‑house operational‑study RFP with flexibility for later additions

May 6, 2026

The New Castle County Fire Service Strategic Planning Committee decided to proceed with drafting and issuing its own operational study RFP, including an "additions clause" so supplemental scope items can be added without restarting procurement; staff expect vendor selection and a report by late summer or early fall.

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The New Castle County Fire Service Strategic Planning Committee on May 6 agreed to develop and issue an in‑house request for proposals (RFP) for an operational study of county fire services rather than adopt another agency's procurement, Committee member Robin Allen told the group. Allen said an in‑house RFP would allow greater flexibility, including an "additions clause" to add supplemental scope later without restarting the procurement process.

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