Description
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) is seeking qualified contractors to provide public‑health nursing services that strengthen families with children under three years old affected by substance‑use issues. The contractor will conduct nursing assessments, care coordination, trauma‑informed home visits, and link families to community resources across designated Washington counties or tribal areas. The award will be a 12‑month contract (potentially extendable) with a maximum total value of $350,000, and up to five contracts may be issued. Preference points are available for Washington small‑business, veteran‑owned, and firms that waive mandatory arbitration.
• Target families: child‑welfare involved or recently exited, with a child < 3 years and prenatal substance exposure.
• Required services: nursing assessment, care coordination, home visiting, resource linkage, trauma‑informed and culturally responsive care.
• Geographic scope: any of nine listed counties/tribal communities in Washington State.
• Evaluation: Technical (55 pts) + Management (40 pts) + Cost (5 pts) + up to 25 preference points.