Program Contact
Scott Brown - scbrown@kingcounty.gov (Send Email)

Written Questions

Anyone interested in applying may submit questions about the RFQ in writing prior to the date and time indicated in the RFQ Timeline through the Contact Admin tab in ZoomGrants or by emailing the RFQ Coordinator at DDECS-Contracts@kingcounty.gov. The RFQ Coordinator will respond to all questions received by posting an RFQ addendum on ZoomGrants so that all those interested in applying will see answers to all questions asked. 

RFQ Communications

All RFQ documents will be uploaded into the ZoomGrants Library tab. 

The RFQ Coordinator is the sole point of contact for this procurement. All communication regarding the subject matter of this opportunity between Applicants and King County must be through ZoomGrants or the RFQ Coordinator, as follows:

RFQ Coordinator
DDECS-Contracts@kingcounty.gov

Any other communication will be considered unofficial and non-binding on King County. Applicants are to rely on written statements issued by the RFQ Coordinator.

Communication with anyone other than the RFQ Coordinator on this RFQ may result in disqualification.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in King County’s Request for Qualifications (RFQ) process, please contact the RFQ Coordinator at DDECS-Contracts@kingcounty.gov as early as possible after the RFQ opens, with final requests accepted two weeks prior to the RFQ deadline.

All applicants shall demonstrate through responses to the questions in the RFQ that they can comply with the following:

Guiding Policies

Applicants should read the following documents as they offer helpful information for responding to this RFQ, and guidance for providing quality services.

1. DSHS/DDA Guiding Values
2. DSHS/DDA Policy 4.11, County Services for Working Age Adults
3. DSHS/DDA Criteria for Evaluation
4. King County’s Equity and Social Justice strategic plan.

Qualifications

1. All qualified applicants shall comply with the King County Community and Human Services standard terms and conditions: A sample of this agreement is located at this link: DDECSD Employment Services Contract.
2. All qualified applicants must meet the requirements detailed in DSHS/DDA Policy 6.13 Provider Qualifications for Employment and Day Program Services prior to entering a contract. Required documents and specifications detailed in this policy will be requested in this RFQ.
3. All qualified applicants must demonstrate an understanding of, and comply with, the following policies:
   
   1. Disability Rights Washington Access Agreement
   2. DDA Guidelines for Community Based Assessments Within Employment Services
   3. Washington Administrative Codes (WACs)
      1. 388-06 Background Checks
      2. 388-845 Washington State DSHS/DDA Home and Community Based Waivers
   4. Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, Developmental Disabilities Administration Policies
      1. 3.01 Service Plans
      2. 4.11 County Services for Working Age Adults
      3. 5.01 Background Authorizations
      4. 5.02 Necessary Supplemental Accommodation
      5. 5.03 Client Complaints
      6. 5.05 Limited English Proficiency Clients
      7. 5.06 Client Rights
      8. 5.14 Positive Behavior Support
      9. 5.15 Use of Restrictive Procedures
      10. 5.17 Physical Intervention Techniques
      11. 5.23 Functional Assessments and Positive Behavior Support Plans: Employment and Day
      12. 6.08 Incident Management and Reporting Requirements for County and County Contracted Providers
      13. 6.13 Provider Qualifications for Employment and Day Program Services
      14. 6.21 Provider Qualifications for Individualized Technical Assistance
      15. 7.05 Mortality Reviews
      16. 13.04 Disability Rights Washington Access to Client Records Maintained by DSHS/DDA
      17. 15.03 Community Protection Standards for Employment/Day Programs, as applicable.