Tribal Centric Behavioral Health Advisory Board
The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is procuring a professional services contract with the American Indian Health Commission (AIHC) to support the Tribal Centric Behavioral Health Advisory Board (TCBHAB), focusing on planning and implementation activities for inpatient behavioral health facilities operated by Tribes statewide. The contract will support developing a Tribal freestanding Evaluation and Treatment (E&T) facility and serve as a critical hub connecting 29 federally-recognized Tribes with the state to discuss crisis system improvements, including work on the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and Native and Strong Lifeline. Key deliverables include maintaining TCBHAB governance infrastructure, hiring a 0.5 FTE dedicated staff, providing technical assistance to tribes and urban Indian organizations, developing education and training materials, and creating implementation materials for Senate Bill 1877. The contract will run from May 7, 2025, through June 30, 2026, with potential extensions up to five years. Interested vendors can submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to meet HCA's requirements by April 30, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time.
This is a sole-source contract specifically targeting the American Indian Health Commission, which is one of only two non-profit organizations recognized by the State Plan with essential relationships with all 29 federally recognized Tribes and two Urban Indian Health Programs in Washington state. The contract is designed to address significant health disparities among American Indian and Alaska Native individuals, including higher rates of mental health issues, suicidal ideation, and substance use disorders. The total contract value is $125,000, with funding allocated across various deliverables such as TCBHAB meetings, subcommittee meetings, plan updates, behavioral health facility guidance documents, tabletop exercises, technical assistance, and implementation materials. The contract allows for up to 10% indirect administrative costs (up to $13,635), and the contractor will invoice HCA upon submission of each deliverable. The procurement is specifically tailored to support tribal governance and planning infrastructure for developing and operating inpatient behavioral health facilities for American Indian and Alaska Native individuals with mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
Washington
4/30/25, 12:00 AM 4/16/25, 12:00 AM Wireline Ethernet or Fixed Wireless Services
Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) is conducting a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Wireline Ethernet or Fixed Wireless Services across multiple Washington counties, including Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima Counties. The procurement seeks network connectivity services for various state agency locations, with vendors required to have a Network Services Agreement (NSA) and applicable addenda to participate in the bidding process. The solicitation requires detailed technical proposals that include specific bandwidth requirements, installation intervals, and local loop type specifications, with sites ranging from 10M to 1000M/1G connectivity. Evaluation criteria are comprehensive, with a total score of 100 points distributed across cost (total Non-Recurring Costs and 24 months of Monthly Recurring Costs), timeline, and local loop type, with preference given to fiber infrastructure (40 points) over fixed wireless (20 points) and copper (10 points). Key dates include a pre-proposal conference on August 22, 2025, via Microsoft Teams, with proposal responses due by September 3, 2025, and the earliest expected Statement of Work issuance date of September 17, 2025. Vendors must submit a completed Cost Model and signed Certification and Assurances document, with pricing evaluated using a specific formula that combines installation costs and ongoing monthly charges.
The RFQ does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The solicitation covers multiple state agency locations, including facilities for the Department of Corrections, Department of Licensing, and Department of Social and Health Services, with one out-of-state data center location in Germantown, Maryland. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement allows for potential awards to one or more contractors, providing flexibility in vendor selection. Technical requirements include precise specifications for network infrastructure, such as specific handoff locations within buildings, equipment placement, and future upgrade capabilities. The solicitation includes detailed site drawings and technical specifications for locations in Colville, Tacoma, Aberdeen, Union Gap, and Chehalis, with vendors required to provide comprehensive details about port assignments, VLAN configurations, and circuit aggregate bandwidth. WaTech reserves the right to request a best and final offer in case of tied proposals, and vendors are instructed that tax costs should not be included in their pricing submissions.
Washington
9/3/25, 12:00 AM 8/13/25, 12:00 AM REMOTELY OPERATED VEHICLE
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is seeking proposals for a specialized Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) through Invitation for Bid (IFB) 25-34, targeting firms capable of building an advanced underwater vehicle designed to survey, monitor, view, and restore state-owned aquatic lands. The ROV must meet rigorous technical specifications, including a depth rating of 305 meters, minimum 25 kg forward thrust, 1080p HD underwater video, high-resolution still photography, dual-frequency sonar, and an underwater positioning system. Specific technical requirements mandate a modular design with wet-mate connectors, autonomous navigation capabilities, and comprehensive performance standards for thrusters, camera, and control systems. The evaluation will utilize a 100-point scoring system, allocating points across responsiveness, references, experience, and cost proposal categories. Critical procurement dates include a bid submission deadline of May 5, 2025, an anticipated award date of May 9, 2025, and a contract period spanning from April 15, 2025, to June 20, 2025, with bid coordinator Cassidy Biondo serving as the primary point of contact.
The solicitation includes preferences for Washington State certified small businesses, veteran-owned businesses, and enterprises meeting specific environmental and worker rights criteria. Bidders must be registered in Washington's Electronic Business Solutions (WEBS) system and comply with state licensing requirements. While the total contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement emphasizes integration of advanced technological capabilities and seeks vendors with demonstrated expertise in underwater vehicle development. Additional compliance requirements include meeting various certification standards and potential set-aside provisions for disadvantaged enterprises. The ROV must be capable of rapid deployment across diverse environmental conditions, suggesting a need for robust engineering and adaptable technological solutions. Potential bidders should note the comprehensive nature of the procurement, which requires not just the vehicle itself but also spare parts, modules, and necessary accessories to support the DNR's aquatic land management objectives.
Washington
5/5/25, 12:00 AM 4/7/25, 12:00 AM Leadership Framework Author and Support
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) in Washington State is pursuing a sole source contract with the Washington School Principal's Education Foundation to support the Teacher and Principal Evaluation Program (TPEP). The contract is designed to strengthen professional development for superintendents, principal evaluators, and principals through a comprehensive leadership framework and mentoring program. Specific deliverables include collaborating with framework lead contractors, participating in up to eight state-level meetings, providing technical assistance to the TPEP Steering Committee, creating materials for a Leadership Framework refresher course, developing a handbook for School Leader Supervisors, and creating state-wide feedback options for Student Growth Goals. The contract period will run from July 21, 2025, to June 30, 2026, with consultants required to submit capability statements by 3:00 pm on July 17, 2025. The procurement covers multiple Washington jurisdictions, including but not limited to Franklin, Grant, Chelan, and Yakima Counties, and is aimed at addressing principal retention and professional growth challenges identified in educational research.
The contract is a sole source procurement specifically targeting the Washington School Principal's Education Foundation (WSPEF), also known as the Washington Association of School Principals (AWSP), which is considered uniquely qualified due to being the author of the state-approved TPEP Leadership Framework. The contract will be funded by state dollars and is subject to Department of Enterprise Services (DES) approval. The total contract value is $89,000, with no explicit set-aside designations or restrictions on organizational types mentioned. The procurement is directly linked to a University of Washington Center for the Study of Teaching and Policy research study highlighting principals' challenges with evaluation processes and potential job dissatisfaction. The contract's primary goal is to provide direct services to principal evaluators and improve supporting systems, with a focus on supporting principal retention and professional development across Washington State's educational landscape.
Washington
7/17/25, 12:00 AM 6/24/25, 12:00 AM Health Technology Assessment
The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is initiating a Request for Proposal (RFP No. 2024HCA15) to solicit firms capable of conducting evidence-based health technology assessments across multiple Washington counties. The procurement seeks a contractor to produce comprehensive systematic literature reviews and scientific evidence analyses supporting state health policy determinations, with specific focus on evaluating medical technologies, surgical procedures, and diagnostic interventions. Proposers must demonstrate at least three years of experience in health technology assessment work, with expertise spanning clinical, behavioral, social sciences, economic, and management domains. The technical proposal will be evaluated across multiple categories, with a maximum of 730 available points, and requires submission of three detailed work product examples covering medical devices, surgical procedures, and diagnostic tests. Key deliverables include preliminary meetings, topic development, key question formulation, data collection, draft and final reports, stakeholder engagement, and formal presentation of findings. The RFP was posted on March 18, 2025, with proposals due by April 28, 2025, and a proposed contract period running from July 1, 2025, through December 31, 2029, with potential extension to December 31, 2035.
The procurement includes provisions encouraging diverse business participation, with specific sections requiring bidders to indicate involvement of minority, women-owned, veteran, and small businesses. Proposers must submit detailed organizational information, including potential subcontractor details, conflict of interest disclosures, and worker's rights certifications. The RFP mandates that bidders provide three professional references and certify compliance with state and federal regulations, with HCA reserving the right to investigate and verify submitted information. While specific award values are not explicitly defined, the draft contract suggests compensation will be negotiated based on hourly rates across multiple labor categories, ranging from research assistants to senior management personnel with advanced degrees. Proposers must demonstrate robust organizational conflict of interest policies and the capability to engage clinical experts across various medical domains. The contract allows for potential modifications and extensions based on HCA's discretion and funding availability, with total maximum contract amounts to be determined during negotiation. Importantly, the solicitation emphasizes transparency and comprehensive documentation throughout the assessment process.
Washington
4/28/25, 12:00 AM 3/18/25, 12:00 AM