Please refer to the RFP document under the Library tab to see the full RFP details.
OVERVIEW: a Peer Run Respite program would provide services focused on recovery-based alternatives to inpatient Behavioral Health Crisis hospitalizations, building on a participant’s existing supports and skills to improve overall outcomes. The vision for this project is to establish a Peer Run Respite center serving King County, thus adding to the rich network of providers, and allowing individuals more options for addressing psychiatric distress in a voluntary, strengths-based, and individualized atmosphere.
The Washington State Department of Commerce is also releasing a separate funding opportunity for similar statewide programs and can be found here: https://www.commerce.wa.gov/building-infrastructure/capital-facilities/behavioral-health-bed-grants/. Interested bidders may be eligible to apply to either or both RFPs, but if must to apply to either RFP separately.
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The period of performance of any contract resulting from this RFP is tentatively scheduled to begin on or about May 1, 2020 and to end on December 31, 2020. However, it is the expectation of DCHS that the Peer Respite Services continue beyond the funding period consistent with the bidder’s program sustainability plan. Amendments extending the period of performance, if any, will be at the sole discretion of DCHS.
TIMELINE:
Bidder Conference: April 1, 2020
Questions Due: April 10, 2020 | 2:00 p.m.
Proposals Due: May 18, 2020 | 2:00 p.m.
COMMUNICATION: All contact during this RFP process must be through the RFP Coordinator stated below. ZoomGrants is the official notification and posting place for this RFP and any Addenda. Bidders are responsible for checking ZoomGrants regularly for any announcements or addenda issued.
RFP COORDINATOR: Andria Howerton dchs-c&p@kingcounty.gov
BIDDER CONFERENCE: A bidders’ conference was held on April 1, 2020. The location of the Bidders Conference was Skype. All prospective bidders who did not attend live should review the recording; however, attendance is not mandatory. Please click the following link to view a recording of the April 1, 2020 Bidders Conference: https://youtu.be/GJ9VTT7V4jw