4 Sole Source DSHS Posting Request.docx

This document is a Sole Source Posting Request from the Washington Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) for Contract Number 300PO2509574. The contract is for Canopy to provide access to and support for the Program Evaluation and Reporting System (PEARS), a web-based data management platform specifically designed for tracking, managing, evaluating, and reporting statewide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) activities. The contract is set to commence on September 27, 2025, with Chelsea Petrino serving as the primary contact, reachable at 360-664-6022.

The sole source procurement includes supporting documentation such as a WEBS notice, Sole Source Justification Form, and a master subscription agreement (DSHS #2571-62703). While specific pricing details are not explicitly outlined in the document, the sole source nature suggests a direct procurement without competitive bidding. The posting indicates this is a centralized contract request processed through DSHS's central contracts team, with the document originally logged on January 3, 2013, suggesting a potentially long-standing relationship with the vendor Canopy for this specialized data management platform.