Description
The Washington State Health Care Authority is re‑issuing an RFQQ to establish a pool of pre‑qualified contractors for “as‑needed convenience contracts” that will provide behavioral health and recovery training, curriculum development, coaching, conference coordination, technical assistance, and related support services to the state’s behavioral‑health workforce. The solicitation is open to entities that have at least three years of relevant experience and are licensed (or can obtain a WA license within 30 days of award). Bids are evaluated on a pass/fail basis; successful bidders will receive work orders on a deliverable‑based payment model with no guaranteed minimum award amount. The contract term runs from December 1 2026 through June 30 2029, with possible extensions up to two additional two‑year periods.
• Scope covers seven service categories, including SUD prevention, outpatient, residential, inpatient, recovery support, correctional‑facility services, and problem‑gambling.
• Bidders must submit certifications (including Executive Order 18‑03 worker‑rights) and may include subcontractors; an interested‑subcontractor list is optional.
• All submissions are electronic (Word/PDF only) with a final bid deadline of 1 Oct 2026; questions were due by 16 Sep 2026.