2026HCA10 Notice of Competitive Solicitation

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NOTICE OF COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION HCA Solicitation #2026HCA10 SOLICITATION TITLE: Embedding Substance Use Disorder Support Services in Washington Emergency Departments SOLICITATION BUDGET: $225,000.00 ($75,000 per Contract) SOLICITATION POSTING DATE: 6/25/2026 RESPONSE DUE DATE: 8/26/2026 Find the full solicitation on Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS). Vendors not registered in WEBS will not receive updates or amendments to the solicitation, which may put them at a disadvantage. Estimated Schedule of Procurement Activities Issue Request for Qualifications June 25, 2026 Pre-Bid Conference July 22, 2026 – 9:00 am PT Letter of Intent Due July 28, 2026 – 2:00 pm PT Bidder Questions Due August 4, 2026 – 2:00 pm PT HCA Answers Posted* August 13, 2026 Complaints Due (if applicable) August 19, 2026 Bids Due August 26, 2026 – 2:00 pm PT Evaluate Bids* August 31, 2026 – September 4, 2026 Conduct Oral Presentations with Finalists, if required September 10, 2026 Announce “Apparent Successful Bidder” via WEBS* September 16, 2026 Debrief Request Deadline (3 Business Days after the ASB announcement) September 22, 2026 – 4:00 pm PT Negotiate Contract September 23, 2026 – October 14, 2026 Begin Contract Work October 15, 2026 Purpose and Objectives The Washington State Health Care Authority, hereafter called “HCA,” is initiating this Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to solicit Bids from firms interested in participating on a project to facilitate a collaboration between a Washington State Hospital and a local organization that employs a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Support Position(s) for the purpose of Embedding a person employed by the local organization in the Hospital Emergency Department. The purpose of the Embedded role is to provide patient centered support to patients with substance use disorder, identify patients who may benefit from medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), facilitate shared decision making around Emergency Department initiation of MOUD, and support linkage to care services. HCA intends to award multiple contract(s) to provide the services described in this RFQ. Minimum Qualifications The following are the minimum qualifications for Bidders: A. Licensed to do business in the State of Washington or provide a commitment that it will become licensed in Washington state within thirty (30) calendar days of being selected as the Apparent Successful Bidder. B.