Alliance CaRES Community Connectors RFQ

This Request for Qualification (RFQ) is issued by the University of Washington to solicit proposals from Contractors interested in providing caregiver retention and support services and foster parent training. The Alliance for Child Welfare Excellence, a partnership between the University of Washington, University of Washington Tacoma, Eastern Washington University and the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF), is seeking Community Connectors to facilitate supportive connections with relative, kinship, and foster families. Connectors will work between 5 and 20 hours per month on a flexible schedule, maintaining regular communication with the CaRES Community Engagement Coordinator and attending bimonthly team meetings. The initial contract term is for two (2) years commencing on the date of execution and expiring on June 30, 2026, with a possible two (2) year extension at the University's discretion. The RFQ indicates a contract rate of $25.50 per hour up to 20 hours per month. Applicants must submit an RFQ Cover Sheet, three references (with a minimum of two from the fostering community), and a copy of their Washington foster care license (if applicable). This solicitation will remain open and ongoing, with the University reserving the right to add additional trainers at their discretion.

The RFQ does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The incumbent vendors or current contractors are not listed, and no information is provided about existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The RFQ does not provide any listed award values or budget ranges, indicating that execution of a contract is not a guarantee of business.