Legislative Education, Information and Tools Program (LEIT)

The Washington Department of Commerce, on behalf of the Washington Developmental Disabilities Council, is seeking a contractor to design and deliver the Legislative Education, Information and Tools (LEIT) program. The effort will provide statewide advocacy, outreach, legislative education, and tool development for people with developmental disabilities and their families, emphasizing equity, accessibility, and community‑led influence in public policy. The contractor will manage outreach, create educational materials, plan advocacy days, maintain legislative tracking tools, and operate a public‑facing website, all while meeting detailed reporting and performance‑measurement requirements. • Deliver a statewide outreach strategy with culturally responsive, accessible engagement for underserved communities. • Produce legislative education resources, candidate questionnaires, weekly bill trackers, and an annual data presentation. • Plan and facilitate at least eight advocacy‑day events (including two in‑person sessions in Olympia) with full accommodations and post‑event reporting. • Maintain a compliant, accessible website and provide multilingual translations of all materials. • Provide comprehensive metrics on participation, outreach impact, and policy influence, adhering to federal grant accounting standards.