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 a contract with Canopy to provide access to and support for the Program Evaluation and Reporting System (PEARS). The contract, numbered 300PO2509574, will enable a web-based data management platform for tracking, managing, evaluating, and reporting statewide Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program-Education (SNAP-Ed) activities. The contract is scheduled to start 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, Purchase Order, and a Master Subscription Agreement. The document indicates this is a direct procurement method, suggesting Canopy is the unique or preferred vendor for this specialized data management system. No specific pricing details are provided in the document, but the sole source process implies a predetermined contractual arrangement that has been deemed necessary and appropriate by DSHS for managing SNAP-Ed program data and reporting requirements.