OHBH Short Term and Inpatient Treatment Program(s)

The Washington State Health Care Authority (HCA) is conducting a Request for Proposals (RFP No. 2025HCA11) to secure a behavioral healthcare provider for the Olympic Heritage Behavioral Health (OHBH) Short Term and Inpatient Treatment Program. The procurement targets counties including Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima, with the goal of establishing a residential treatment facility for adults aged 18 and older. The solicitation seeks providers capable of delivering short-term residential behavioral health services and/or inpatient treatment for substance use disorders, co-occurring substance use, and mental health disorders. Minimum qualifications include being licensed to do business in Washington, holding a behavioral health agency license, and demonstrating experience in operating behavioral health services. The evaluation will be comprehensive, with scoring based on written proposals (1,255 points), cost proposals (385 points), and Executive Order 18-03 compliance (48 points). The proposal deadline is December 16, 2025, at 3 p.m. Pacific Time, with a proposed contract period from March 2026 through March 2031, and the target date for program service initiation set for July 1, 2026.

The RFP includes provisions for diverse business inclusion, with opportunities for minority, women-owned, veteran, and small business participation. Bidders must complete extensive disclosure sections covering potential conflicts of interest, prior contract terminations, and compliance with worker rights regulations. The contract encompasses up to 40 adult beds at the OHBH facility in Tukwila, with a sublease rate of $39-$45 per square foot annually, including janitorial services. HCA anticipates providing start-up funding for the first six months, followed by ramp-up operational funding. The financial structure includes a comprehensive cost budget worksheet detailing start-up and ramp-up expenses, personnel costs, program costs, and maintenance expenses. The annual financial commitment appears substantial, with the draft sublease agreement indicating an annual rent of $560,385.00 and additional leasehold excise taxes of $71,953.44, totaling $632,338.44 annually. The successful bidder will be required to maintain comprehensive insurance, including Commercial General Liability Insurance with minimum limits of $2,000,000 per occurrence and $4,000,000 aggregate.