PROFESSIONAL_SERVICESONGOING

BrightSpark to run homeless childcare and workforce payments

Seattle will award direct contracts to BrightSpark in 2026–2027 to run the Homeless Childcare Program and to administer Childcare Workforce Payments under the FEPP Levy. These agreements will support childcare access for homeless families and retention payments for childcare workers during the new levy cycle.

Status
ONGOING
Document date
June 30, 2026
Contract type
PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES
Vendor
BRIGHTSPARK
Agency
City of Seattle · WA

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Contract type
PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES
Contract term
Transition year 2026-2027, with potential subsequent multi-year term during 2026-2031 levy
Renewal date
2027-06-30
Renewal
Homeless Childcare: direct award for 2026–2027 transition year, with intent to use a competitive process for subsequent levy years unless only one feasible provider exists. Workforce Payments: BrightSpark selected for FEPP Year 1 (2026) only, with a competitive process for a Years 2–6 administrator.
Document type
Agenda
Source document
Seattle City Council Select Committee on the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy 6-Yr. Implementation and Evaluation Plan Agenda 2026-06-30

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Who was awarded the professional services contract by City of Seattle?

BRIGHTSPARK was awarded this professional services contract by City of Seattle, as recorded on June 30, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Professional Services contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Seattle City Council Select Committee on the Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise Levy 6-Yr. Implementation and Evaluation Plan Agenda 2026-06-30 (Agenda), dated June 30, 2026 from City of Seattle. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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