Functional Exercises for Washington State Emergency Plans

The state of Washington is seeking a contractor to conduct Functional Exercises for its Emergency Repatriation Plan Standard Operating Procedures across multiple counties and jurisdictions, including but not limited to Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima Counties. The procurement focuses on comprehensive emergency preparedness exercises that will specifically address critical areas such as disabilities and access for functional needs populations, transportation logistics from ports of entry to emergency repatriation centers, and emergency activation and decision-making processes. The contract opportunity, identified as State Local Contract Opportunity ID 684fe1d692662103240217ac, was posted on June 12, 2025, with proposals due by June 27, 2025. Key deliverables are expected to include detailed scenario planning, simulation development, participant coordination, and post-exercise evaluation designed to enhance the state's emergency response readiness. The contractor will be required to develop and execute functional exercises that test and validate complex emergency repatriation protocols, with a particular emphasis on supporting individuals with diverse accessibility requirements.

While specific set-aside designations are not explicitly detailed in the provided documentation, the contract appears to be a sole-source procurement based on the CPARS Sole Source Justification document. The procurement spans numerous Washington State jurisdictions, suggesting a comprehensive, statewide approach to emergency preparedness training. Potential respondents should have extensive experience in emergency management, scenario development, accessibility planning, and transportation logistics coordination. The contract files indicate a professional services engagement, likely targeting consulting firms or emergency preparedness specialists with demonstrated expertise in comprehensive exercise design and implementation. Though precise budget allocations are not specified, the multiple attached documents and wide geographic scope suggest a significant investment in enhancing Washington State's emergency response capabilities. The contract (#2532-61500) implies a structured professional services arrangement focused on improving critical emergency management infrastructure and response protocols.