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King County, WA
Veterans, Seniors, and Human Services Levy
VSHSL Benefit Application and Appeals Assistance (FS 3) 		Deadline  8/9/2024
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Thank you for your interest in the VSHSL Benefit Application and Appeals Assistance (FS 3) RFP!   

Please refer to the RFP document under the RFP Documents tab to see the full RFP details.

 

OVERVIEW:

This RFP seeks to fund entities to provide advocacy, not-for-profit or pro bono legal services that assist low-income or disabled veterans, older adults, or resilient communities living in King County in making initial applications and appeals for federal and state income-generating benefits.

Please note: The VSHSL Implementation Plan requires funding at least one physical location in each King County Council district for this strategy. Thus, this RFP will also consider the geographic reach of applicants.

TIMELINE:

RFP Release DateJune 28, 2024
Information SessionJuly 8, 2024 10:00am - 11:30am
Final Day to Submit QuestionsAugust 1, 2024 by 5pm
Proposals Due: August 9, 2024 by 2:00 PM
Notifications SentOctober 2024 
Anticipated Contract Start DateNovember 2024
 
COMMUNICATION:

All documents to be submitted in response to this RFP should be uploaded through ZoomGrants. Be sure to upload required documents, not links to documents. 

The RFP Lead is the sole point of contact for this procurement. All communication regarding the subject matter of this opportunity between the applicants and DCHS upon release of this RFP must be through ZoomGrants or the RFP Lead, as follows:

   Frank Video
   Procurement Lead
   FVideo@KingCounty.gov

Any other communication will be considered unofficial and non-binding on DCHS. Applicants are to rely on written statements issued by the RFP Lead. Communication directed to parties other than the RFP Lead on this opportunity may result in disqualification of the applicant.

The full RFP and associated attachments are available for download under the Library tab. Applicants are advised to review these documents in their entirety for guidance on the purpose, requested program models, application questions, and deadlines. Applicants are responsible for regularly checking ZoomGrants for any updates, clarifications, or amendments that may be uploaded. 

INFORMATION SESSION:

A virtual information session will be held on July 8th from 10:00 to 11:30am. 

Join by Zoom:
https://kingcounty.zoom.us/j/87931366636

Meeting ID: 879 3136 6636

Passcode: 269607

Join by phone:
Phone # +1 253 205 0468 US 

 

 
Requirements  [hide this]

This request is open to for-profit and nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, tribes and tribal organizations, and public or governmental agencies serving communities in King County. Small nonprofit, community-based Black, Indigenous, and other Communities of Color-led organizations are encouraged to submit proposals.

Eligible Applicants must meet the following qualifications:

1.  At least 1 year experience actively informing, engaging, assisting, and supporting veterans, seniors, or resilient communities to apply for,        receive, and retain government benefits that increase financial and household stability.

2.  Submit a complete and timely application within the scope of work of this RFP as outlined in Section II. C., RFP OVERVIEW: The Request.

Please note: The VSHSL Implementation Plan requires funding at least one brick-and-mortar location in each King County Council district for this strategy. Thus, this RFP will also consider the geographic reach of applicants.
RFP Documents  [hide this]
Description File Name Date Uploaded File Type
Attachment_A_FS 3 RFP Attachment_A_FS_3_RFP1.pdf 6/28/2024 2:59:08 PM PDF
Attachment B FS 3 Summary Questions Attachment_B_FS3RFPSummaryQuestions_.docx 6/28/2024 5:14:16 PM DOCX
Attachment C Narrative Questions Attachment_C_FS3RFPNarrativeQuestions.docx 6/28/2024 5:16:22 PM DOCX
Attachment D Budget Template Attachment_D_FS3RFPBudgetTemplate.xlsx 6/28/2024 5:16:44 PM XLSX
Attachment E Grant Application Assistance Attachment_E_FS3GrantApplicationAssistance.pdf 6/28/2024 5:17:14 PM PDF
Application F Map of County Districts Attachment_F_FS3CouncilDistrictsMap.pdf 6/28/2024 5:18:56 PM PDF


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