Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children (CSEC) Receiving Centers

The Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) is issuing a Competitive Solicitation to seek qualified Contractor(s) to provide receiving center services to youth, ages twelve (12) through seventeen (17) who are survivors of commercial, sexual exploitation. The contractor(s) must utilize existing facilities, provide case management, short-term evaluation, mental health and substance abuse assessments and referrals, individual/group counseling, and report data to DCYF. The contract will serve multiple jurisdictions across Washington State, including Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima Counties. Contractors must be licensed to provide inpatient or residential treatment services in Washington and have an existing facility to begin services immediately. Responses are due by September 17, 2024.

DCYF encourages small and diverse businesses to participate and will provide bid preferences for contractors that meet certain criteria, including 10% for Office of Minority and Woman Owned Businesses, 1% for Veteran-Owned Businesses, and 20% for Washington Small Businesses. However, no specific incumbent vendors or contract award amounts are listed. The initial total contract amount shall not exceed $800,000 per contract, with funding contingent on availability.