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DelEXCHANGE DE Valley
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Pre-Notification of Delaware Valley RFP Postings
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In this October 22, 2007 issue...
-- 50+ New DelEXCHANGE RFPs to be posted on Wednesday, October 24, 2007
-- Delaware Technology Conference 2007
-- DelEXCHANGE Client Advisor Services
-- 30 Days Free Level III Access to DelEXCHANGE
-- Digital Delaware - An Introduction To First State Innovation

We are pleased to give you advance notice that on Wednesday, October 24 we will add to our database 50+ New Open Category RFPs in 35+ DelEXCHANGE Subcategories as listed below.

During the past twelve months over 4,700 RFPs have been posted in DelEXCHANGE. The RFPs have come from over 200 Delaware Valley organizations covering Delaware, Southeastern PA, Southern NJ and Northern MD.

If you are a small business advocate and you know of a company serving the Delaware Valley that could benefit from this information, please forward this e-mail.


50+ New DelEXCHANGE RFPs to be posted on Wednesday, October 24, 2007
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DelEXCHANGE Category - Subcategory (# of RFPs)
100000 - Self- Disclosed Minority, Women, and Other Certified Companies  (1 RFP)
10C400 - Self- Disclosed - SBA-HUBZone Certified  (1 RFP)
230000 - Construction (22 RFPs)
230000 - Construction (Multiple SubCategories)  (8 RFPs)
234110 - Highway and Street Construction (2 RFPs)
234120 - Bridge and Tunnel Construction (1 RFP)
234910 - Water; Sewer; and Pipeline Construction  (2 RFPs)
235110 - Plumbing, Heating and Air-Conditioning Contractors (1 RFP)
235610 - Roofing; Siding and Sheet Metal Contractors  (3 RFPs)
235710 - Concrete Contractors (1 RFP)
237310 - Repair; highway; road; street; bridge or airport runway  (3 RFPs)
238210 - Audio Equipment Installation (except automotive) Contractors  (1 RFP)
310000 - Manufacturing (5 RFPs)
310000 - Manufacturing (Multiple SubCategories)  (2 RFPs)
315000 - Apparel Manufacturing (1 RFP)
332998 - Portable chemical toilets; metal; manufacturing  (1 RFP)
333000 - Machinery Manufacturing (1 RFP)
420000 - Wholesale Trade (5 RFPs)
421000 - Wholesale Trade - Durable Goods  (2 RFPs)
422000 - Wholesale Trade - Nondurable Goods  (2 RFPs)
424950 - Paint, Varnish, and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers  (1 RFP)
44-450 - Retail Trade (3 RFPs)
441110 - Automobile dealers, new only or new and used  (1 RFP)
444130 - Hardware stores (1 RFP)
446199 - Medical equipment and supplies stores (1 RFP)
48-490 - Transportation (4 RFPs)
48-490 - Transportation (Multiple SubCategories)  (2 RFPs)
485000 - Transit and Ground Passenger Transportation  (1 RFP)
488490 - Snow removal; highway (1 RFP)
514000 - Information Services and Data Processing Services (1 RFP)
514000 - Information Services and Data Processing Services (Multiple SubCategories)  (1 RFP)
541000 - Professional, Scientific and Technical Services  (1 RFP)
541110 - Legal (1 RFP)
541610 - Management Consulting Services  (1 RFP)
541613 - Marketing Consulting Services (1 RFP)
561000 - Administrative and Support Services  (5 RFPs)
561000 - Administrative and Support Services (Multiple SubCategories) (1 RFP)
561320 - Temporary Help Services (1 RFP)
561621 - Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)  (1 RFP)
561720 - Janitorial Services (1 RFP)
561730 - Landscaping Services (1 RFP)
562000 - Waste Management and Remediation (1 RFP)
562000 - Waste Management and Remediation (Multiple SubCategories) (1 RFP)
624000 - Social Assistance (1 RFP)
624310 - Vocational Rehabilitation Services  (1 RFP)
722000 - Food Services and Drinking Places (1 RFP)
722310 - Food Service Contractors (1 RFP)
811000 - Repair and Maintenance (3 RFPs)
811000 - Repair and Maintenance (2 RFPs)
811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except  (1 RFP)

To Registered DelEXCHANGE Suppliers: The Open Category RFPs above can only be accessed by Level II and Level III DelEXCHANGE Suppliers. If any of the categories above match your business interest we encourage you to make sure you have updated those categories in your DelEXCHANGE account by choosing the "Update Categories" option prior to 6am Wednesday. This will ensure that you will see the above RFPs when you log into DelEXCHANGE's B-2-B Exchange on Wednesday, October 24. DelEXCHANGE Suppliers click here to login.

To register as a new DelEXCHANGE Supplier, click here.


Delaware Technology Conference 2007
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The Information Resource Manager (IRM) Council and the Delaware Department of Technology and Information invite you to attend the 4th Annual Delaware Technology Conference on Tuesday October 30th, 2007 at the Dover Downs Hotel and Casino, Rollins Center. 400+ IT staff personnel from around the state are expected to focus on IT education and gain information on cutting edge technology through educational sessions, presentations, and vendor displays. Lunch and a social hour will provide opportunities to network with peers.

The conference will offer IT professionals within the State of Delaware an opportunity to meet and explore the future of Information Technology. Educational break-out sessions, presentations, vendor exhibits, and keynote speakers are just a few of the events planned for the day.

For more information, click below to visit the conference website.

Delaware Technology Conference 2007


DelEXCHANGE Client Advisor Services
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 DelEXCHANGE's Client Advisor Services provide DelEXCHANGE Suppliers with three levels of account setup, maintenance, training and research support.

DelEXCHANGE's support team is dedicated to providing responsive, high-quality support. We assign each DelEXCHANGE Supplier a dedicated client advisor to ensure you are getting the most out of DelEXCHANGE.

Level I support provides the following assistance to all DelEXCHANGE Suppliers:

  • Account setup assistance
  • User login assistance
  • Account administration support
  • Group Training (Scheduled Monthly)
  • Research on selected RFPs

Level II support includes the Level I support outlined above, plus the following assistance to Level II and Level III DelEXCHANGE Suppliers:

  • Market research information from awarded contracts
  • Private Training (1-on-1 Webinars)

Level III support includes Level I & II support outlined above, plus the following assistance to Level III DelEXCHANGE Suppliers:

  • Analyst insights on upcoming RFP opportunities
  • Facilitate introductions to other DelEXCHANGE Suppliers that could be potential teaming partners or subcontractors on a RFP response
  • Strategy and planning support

Registered DelEXCHANGE Suppliers can contact DelEXCHANGE's Client Advisor Service for support by e-mailing clientadvisor@delexchange.org Monday- Friday, 8am - 5pm ET.


30 Days Free Level III Access to DelEXCHANGE
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 Any small business can now immediately register for a 30-Day Level III Free Trial to DelEXCHANGE's B2B Exchange. If you are an existing Level I DelEXCHANGE Supplier and you have never received Level III access, please e-mail clientadvisor@delexchange.org to have your account upgraded to Level III for 30 days at no charge.

This offer can be used one-time per company. Click here to see a summary of DelEXCHANGE Supplier features and benefits.

Click here to register for the 30-Day Level III free access today.


Digital Delaware - An Introduction To First State Innovation
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Date: October 24, 2007
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Place: Arsht Hall - University of Delaware Wilmington Campus

An Introduction To First State Innovation
First State Innovation (FSI) was launched late in 2006 to help expand the wealth and workforce of the Delaware Valley's Innovation Economy by growing, attracting, retaining, and connecting high growth, technology-based businesses and supporting infrastructure in the region.

The event will begin with networking at 5:30 and the panel will kick off just after 6:00. Hors d'oeurvrs and a cash bar will be available.

To register go to: www.digidelaware .com


 


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DelEXCHANGE is partially supported by the U.S. Department of Commerce Technology Opportunities Program, and the Delaware Economic Development Office. Support from these and other DelEXCHANGE partners is not an endorsement of any products, opinions or services. DelEXCHANGE has no influence over any decisions connected to RFPs found in DelEXCHANGE's B-2-B Exchange. Any opinions, findings, conclusions and recommendations expressed on the DelEXCHANGE website are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of any DelEXCHANGE Partners.


Quick Links...
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  • To log into your DelEXCHANGE Supplier account, click here.
  • DelEXCHANGE Frequently Asked Questions
  • Delaware Valley Business Networking & Education Events
  • Register here for 30 days free Level III access to DelEXCHANGE.


    • DelEXCHANGE Contact Information
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    phone: 302-266-6150
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