Seattle Department of Education & Early Learning Childcare Workforce Payment Administrator RFP 2026
City of SeattleCity · Seattle, WA- Due
- Oct 21, 2026
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
- Contract term
- 3 years
The 30-second brief
The Seattle Department of Education & Early Learning seeks a qualified administrator to provide outreach and recruitment, payment management, data and reporting, and customer service for the 2026 Childcare Workforce Payment Administrator program. Funded by the 2025 Every Child Ready (ECR) - Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy, the investment serves licensed childcare providers and approximately 5,000 diverse childcare workers within the City of Seattle municipal boundaries. Total funding available is $477,000 over a 3-year contract term from February 1, 2027 to December 31, 2029. Applications must be submitted via the Submittable online portal by October 21, 2026, at 11:59 pm. Evaluation criteria emphasize Working with Childcare Providers (30 points), Financial Management (30 points), Compliance and Data Management (30 points), and Cost (10 points).
Working with Childcare Providers (30), Financial Management (30), Compliance and Data Management (30), Cost (10)
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Summary
The Seattle Department of Education & Early Learning seeks a qualified administrator to provide outreach and recruitment, payment management, data and reporting, and customer service for the 2026 Childcare Workforce Payment Administrator program.
Funded by the 2025 Every Child Ready (ECR) - Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy, the investment serves licensed childcare providers and approximately 5,000 diverse childcare workers within the City of Seattle municipal boundaries. Total funding available is $477,000 over a 3-year contract term from February 1, 2027 to December 31, 2029. Applications must be submitted via the Submittable online portal by October 21, 2026, at 11:59 pm. Evaluation criteria emphasize Working with Childcare Providers (30 points), Financial Management (30 points), Compliance and Data Management (30 points), and Cost (10 points).
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
DEEL budget template
- Submit to
- https://www.submittable.com
- Duration
- 35 months
- Scope location
- Seattle, WA
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from City of Seattle?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 21, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: https://www.submittable.com.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including City of Seattle 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.
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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: "Working with Childcare Providers (30), Financial Management (30), Compliance and Data Management (30), Cost (10)" Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 3 years. 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: DEEL budget template. Review the full document from City of Seattle for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Seattle, WA. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.