Kitsap County Housing Services and Homelessness Prevention for Youth and Young Adults RFP 2026-020
Kitsap CountyCounty · Port Orchard, WA- Due
- May 25, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Apr 27, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Glen McNeil
The 30-second brief
Kitsap County is seeking applications from qualified agencies to provide housing services and homelessness prevention for youth and young adults. Services include rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, and diversion. The program aims to support goals identified in the Homeless Crisis Response and Housing Plan.
Operation of a housing services/homelessness prevention program for youth and young adults, Including progressive engagement case management and development of Housing Stability Plans.
Applicant's approach, plan of work, recommended schedules, and suggested responsibility assignments and staffing levels; how the program addresses objectives identified in the 2025-2020 Kitsap County Homeless Housing Plan; qualifications and experience in providing the requested services; knowledge of and experience in implementing and operating homeless programs; experience and ability to form partnerships with other Kitsap agencies serving homeless clients; Budget.
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Summary
Kitsap County is seeking applications from qualified agencies to provide housing services and homelessness prevention for youth and young adults.
Services include rapid re-housing, homelessness prevention, and diversion. The program aims to support goals identified in the Homeless Crisis Response and Housing Plan.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
6- Applicant's approach, plan of work, recommended schedules, and suggested responsibility assignments and staffing levels
- How the program addresses objectives identified in the 2025-2020 Kitsap County Homeless Housing Plan
- Qualifications and experience in providing the requested services
- Knowledge of and experience in implementing and operating homeless programs
- Experience and ability to form partnerships with other Kitsap agencies serving homeless clients
- Budget
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
Operation of a housing services/homelessness prevention program for youth and young adults, Including progressive engagement case management and development of Housing Stability Plans.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
7- Introductory Letter
- Statement of qualification
- Project Approach
- Program Implementation and Operation Timeline
- Budget Proposal
- References
- Exhibit A Bidders Certification
- Submit to
- Port Orchard, WA
- Scope location
- Kitsap County, Washington
- Reported agency
- Kitsap County Department of Human Services
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from Kitsap County?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is May 25, 2026. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Port Orchard, WA. For questions, contact Glen McNeil.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including Kitsap County in WA, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Glen McNeil. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Operation of a housing services/homelessness prevention program for youth and young adults, Including progressive engagement case management and development of Housing Stability Plans.. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Applicant's approach, plan of work, recommended schedules, and suggested responsibility assignments and staffing levels; how the program addresses objectives identified in the 2025-2020 Kitsap County..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
Where can I find more RFPs from Kitsap County?
All active and historical solicitations from Kitsap County are tracked and searchable. As a county agency, Kitsap County regularly publishes solicitations. Visit the agency profile to see current open bids, past contracts, vendor relationships, and decision-maker contacts.
What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: Introductory Letter, Statement of qualification, Project Approach, Program Implementation and Operation Timeline, Budget Proposal, References, Exhibit A Bidders Certification. Review the full document from Kitsap County for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Kitsap County, Washington. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.