RFI Gender Dysphoria

The Washington State Department of Corrections has issued RFI K14022 for gender dysphoria evaluation services to incarcerated individuals, with responses due October 30, 2026. This is a Request for Information, not a binding solicitation; the Department reserves the right to pursue direct negotiation, issue a competitive solicitation, or take no procurement action.

The Department anticipates serving 25–50 individuals annually across five correctional facilities: Airway Heights Corrections Center, Monroe Correctional Complex, Washington Corrections Center for Women, Washington State Penitentiary, and Stafford Creek Corrections Center. Requested services include expert clinical consultation to Department staff, evaluations of medical necessity and readiness for gender-affirming surgery, monthly one-hour training to DOC psychologists on gender dysphoria management, and deposition or courtroom testimony as requested.

Vendors must hold current Washington State Department of Health Psychology licensure and membership in either the American Psychological Association or The World Professional Association for Transgender Health. A minimum of two years of work experience in gender dysphoria diagnosis, management, and surgical readiness assessment is required. Providers must respond to consultation requests within two working days and provide advance notice of planned unavailability.

The RFI requests detailed vendor qualifications, business profile, background and experience with transgender clients, availability and capacity, and comprehensive pricing structure. Vendors should specify whether pricing is hourly, per-consultation, or hybrid-based, including hourly rates for all providers and assistants. The Department will not reimburse RFI response preparation costs. Materials submitted become Department property subject to Washington's Public Records Act, though vendors may designate information as proprietary or confidential.