SOLICITATION TITLE: Peer Pathways Workforce Development Conference

SOLICITATION BUDGET: $280,000

SOLICITATION POSTING DATE: 9/24/2026

RESPONSE DUE DATE: 10/28/2026

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Estimated Schedule of Procurement Activities

*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. Licensed to do business in the state of Washington or provide a commitment that it will become licensed in Washington within 30 calendar days of being selected as the Apparent Successful Bidder (ASB).
2. Have a minimum of 2 years’ experience with conference or large event facilitation, planning, and hosting in Washington State.
3. Be a Peer Run Organization as defined herein which is dedicated to behavioral health recovery support services with headquarters located in Washington State.

           - Peer Run Organization – An organization in which 51% or more of its employees are Peers.

           - Peer - An individual who is receiving or who has received behavioral health services or a parent or legal guardian of a child who is receiving or who has received             behavioral health services.

4. Have the staff capacity to ensure a Certified Peer as the Project Lead for the duration of the contract.

Solicitation Coordinator

WEBS Commodity Codes:

915-23 - Conference Coordinating and Planning Services

918-32 - Consulting Services (Not Otherwise Classified)

924-64 - Partnering Workshop Facilitation Services

952-39 - Employment Generating Activities

958-77 - Project Management Services

961-56 - Program/Project Development and Management Services

962-13 - Hospitality Services (Incl. Wine and Cheese Events)

962-34 - Event Planning Services

962-58 - Professional Services (Not Otherwise Classified)

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