2026HCA15 Notice of Competitive Solicitation

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NOTICE OF COMPETITIVE SOLICITATION HCA Solicitation #2026HCA15 SOLICITATION TITLE: Peer Pathways Workforce Development Conference SOLICITATION BUDGET: $280,000 SOLICITATION POSTING DATE: 9/24/2026 RESPONSE DUE DATE: 10/28/2026 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 Proposals September 24, 2026 Pre-Proposal Conference September 30, 2026 - 1:00PM Bidder Questions Due October 2, 2026 - 12:00PM HCA Answers Posted* October 5, 2026 Interested Subcontractor Responses Due Interested Subcontractor List Posted* October 7, 2026 - 12:00PM October 8, 2026 Complaints Due (if applicable) October 21, 2026 - 12:00PM Proposals Due October 28, 2026 - 12:00PM Evaluate Proposals* Oct 29 – Nov 10, 2026 Announce “Apparent Successful Bidder” via WEBS* November 10, 2026 Debrief Request Deadline Begin Contract Work November 16, 2026 - 12:00PM November 23, 2026 *Dates are anticipated and subject to change without an official amendment. Purpose and Objectives The Washington State Health Care Authority, hereafter called “HCA,” is initiating this Request for Proposals (RFP) to solicit Proposals from firms interested in participating on a project to source a qualified Peer Run Organization to manage and host the 2027 Annual Peer Pathways Workforce Development Conference. The goal of this conference is to provide continuing education, networking opportunities, and skill building for Certified Peer Counselors (CPCs) and Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSS) (Certified Peers), Peers, and Peer allies across Washington State. HCA is seeking a Washington based organization that values and understands the principles of recovery. The contractor will promote recovery and resiliency principles during the entire contract period in working with internal and external stakeholders and conference committee members. HCA is committed to individual, youth, and family voice and choice in behavioral health services. The Certified Peer workforce is an effective resource promoting recovery and resiliency. HCA seeks to make the best use of limited resources while providing the highest quality conference experience to a diverse group of attendees. HCA intends to award one contract to provide the services described in this RFP. Minimum Qualifications 1.