Description
The Washington State Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) seeks a qualified contractor to serve as Network Administrator (NA) for its Family Time Visit Services and Combined In‑Home Services across two large catch‑area regions (Region 1 and Region 2) covering numerous Washington counties and adjacent border areas in Idaho and Oregon. The NA will oversee network capacity, quality assurance, provider onboarding, training, fiscal management, data‑driven reporting, and act as the primary liaison with DCYF. The contract is a 12‑month award (with possible one‑year extensions up to 2031) and is capped at a total ceiling of $2.4 M. The contractor must be licensed in Washington (or obtain a license within 30 days of award), maintain a physical office in the service region, and demonstrate at least three years of experience working with culturally diverse families and recent oversight of Family Time or Combined In‑Home services. Small‑business, veteran‑owned, and non‑arbitration‑clause certifications earn preference points.
• Scope: Network administration, provider capacity planning, quality‑assurance sampling, quarterly reporting, and compliance with DCYF data‑security and nondiscrimination statutes.
• Geographic coverage: All counties listed for Region 1 and Region 2 plus up‑to‑50‑mile extensions into Idaho and Oregon.
• Mandatory qualifications: WA business license, physical presence, detailed budget, 3 years cultural‑competence experience, recent oversight of FT/CIHS services, required insurances, and certifications (wage‑law, nondiscrimination, etc.).
• Funding: Up to $2,400,000 total – $1,591,108 for Family Time, $808,892 for Combined In‑Home.
• Submission: Full bid package (certifications, cost proposal, narrative responses) due Oct 6 2026 2 PM PT via email to the solicitation coordinator.