The Washington State Department of Commerce Growth Management Services Unit is initiating this Request for Qualifications and Quotes (RFQQ) to solicit proposals from firms interested in providing mediation services related to the Growth Management Act and comprehensive planning coordination with tribes, local governments and special districts disputes as needed, to be available on an on-call basis. Commerce intends to develop a roster of agencies to provide mediation and facilitation services for specific topics in accordance with a formal dispute resolution process. Disputes may also involve disputes between social service providers and local governments regarding the siting and permitting of supportive housing, emergency housing and behavioral health facilities.

Commerce has budgeted an amount not to exceed $100,000 per year for these on-call services and intends to execute multiple contracts for work-order based services.

RFQQ submission are due by 4:00 p.m. on May 9, 2024. Send proposal by emailing Mary.Reinbold@Commerce.wa.gov.

A pre-proposal conference will be held via ZOOM on April 17, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. Attendance at this conference is not mandatory, but is encouraged. Use this link to register for the pre-proposal conference.

Questions about this RFQQ?

Please contact Mary Reinbold, AICP by emailing Mary.Reinbold@Commerce.wa.gov.