Self-Advocates In Leadership (SAIL)

The Washington State Department of Commerce (Commerce) is seeking a qualified organization to provide technical assistance, operational support, and program coordination for the Self‑Advocates In Leadership (SAIL) program, which empowers people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) to become leaders and advocates. The contractor will serve as the primary support partner to the Developmental Disabilities Council, delivering accessible, equitable, and collaborative services statewide, while staying within a $108,000 annual budget for a two‑year base period (with possible extensions). • Scope: Technical assistance, accessibility compliance, program coordination, administrative support, and policy‑advocacy facilitation for self‑advocates across Washington. • Eligibility: Minimum five years experience serving I/DD populations, ability to work in Washington (state license required), and budget not to exceed $108k per year. • Deliverables: Work plans, schedules, outcome metrics, risk management, and regular reporting; must maintain required insurance, certifications, and SWV vendor status.