2027 Human Services Needs Update

The City of Bellevue is soliciting proposals from qualified consulting firms to conduct a comprehensive Human Services Needs Assessment for 2027. The contractor will collect and analyze quantitative and qualitative data, conduct surveys, stakeholder interviews, and at least five focus groups, and produce a detailed report with executive summary slides that highlights trends, gaps, and priority needs across Bellevue, East King County, King County, and the state of Washington. The work must be culturally responsive, include translation into the top 11 languages, and accommodate disability access. The contract period runs from mid‑January 2027 through late October 2027 (approximately nine months). • Scope: data collection (surveys, interviews, focus groups), data analysis, and production of a 2027 Human Services Needs Update report. • Deliverables: Draft outreach plan, survey instruments, focus‑group schedule, interim findings, final written report, executive‑summary slide deck. • Requirements: bilingual materials, disability accommodations, equity‑focused methodology, regular bi‑weekly coordination with City staff. • Timeline: Contract start ≈ Jan 15 2027; final report due ≈ Oct 30 2027. • Evaluation criteria: proposal clarity, price, experience with focus groups, experience gathering data in a culturally competent manner.