FINALPreventionSteeringComm_EST RFA SCH.docx

This document is a Request for Applications (RFA) from the Washington State Department of Commerce's Office of Homeless Youth (OHY) Prevention Steering Committee. The RFA is scheduled to be issued on April 1, 2025, with applications due by May 13, 2025, at 5:00 PM PST. A bidder webinar is planned for April 15, 2025, from 11am-12pm, and potential proposers can submit questions via email through May 2, 2025. COMMERCE estimates making one award to co-lead a prevention work group with the Department of Children, Youth, and Families. The anticipated contract timeline includes evaluation of applications from May 14-23, 2025, potential finalist interviews, announcement of the successful contractor by June 6, 2025, contract negotiations from June 7-30, 2025, and contract work beginning on July 1, 2025.

The RFA provides flexibility for potential revisions to the schedule and establishes a structured procurement process for interested parties. Proposers should note that all communications, including the application submission and questions, should use the specific subject line "Prevention Steering Committee RFA" when emailing youthhomeless@commerce.wa.gov. The department reserves the right to modify the outlined schedule, and interested organizations should carefully review all requirements and deadlines associated with this opportunity to ensure compliance and maximize their chances of selection.