Description
The Washington State Department of Commerce is seeking proposals from eligible local jurisdictions to enhance the implementation and enforcement of Washington’s firearm‑relinquishment laws (Extreme Risk Protection Orders, Orders to Surrender and Prohibit Weapons, and related civil protection orders). The award will fund development of policies, staffing, training, equipment, and coordination mechanisms that improve multi‑jurisdictional processes, rapid firearm recovery, secure storage, and safe return of firearms after orders expire. Funding is limited to a total program budget of $2.2 M, with each award capped at $500 k; a $200 k set‑aside is reserved for small jurisdictions. The solicitation includes a mandatory technical and management proposal, a cost proposal, and a Workers’ Rights certification that can add a 1 % scoring bonus.