King County is seeking proposals from qualified candidates to provide a consultant to lead the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS), Developmental Disabilities and Early Childhood Supports Division (DDECSD) to rewrite DDECSD’s vision and mission and support the creation of shared values.
This Request for Proposal (RFP) closes Thursday, February 29 at 2 PM. Please submit your application by then.
Continue reading to see how to apply.

About this opportunity:
DDECSD works to assist King County residents of all ages and cultures who have developmental disabilities to achieve full, active, integrated, and productive participation in community life.
In addition to serving King County residents with developmental disabilities and delays, the division supports all children prenatal to 5, their families, and caregivers.
As DDECSD also deepens its community supports by providing grant application and capacity-building resources to community-based organizations, the division is seeking proposals for the development of the division’s vision, mission, and values development.
To Apply:
On the bidding opportunities page, click on “View Current Solicitations” found under “Quick Links.” It will direct you to the portal for current solicitations. Scroll down that page to find this RFP, listed as “KC000989” and click on “Details.” All documents related to the RFP are attached there in a zip file.
Note: All candidates must complete the registration process detailed on King County’s website before firms can submit a proposal and before we can execute any contracts, place orders, or pay invoices. Current suppliers must still register in our new E-Procurement system.
Please follow this link to complete registration and for any additional information.
If you are still having trouble accessing the solicitation documents, please contact procurement.web@kingcounty.gov or call 206-263-9400 for assistance.
Eligibility:
This request is open to for-profit and nonprofit organizations, individual consultants, community-based organizations, tribes and tribal organizations, and public or governmental agencies serving communities in King County. Individual consultants, small nonprofits, and community-based organizations are encouraged to submit a proposal. View the complete eligibility criteria in the full RFP document.
Funding available:
DDECSD has budgeted approximately $75,000 for this project.
Timeline:
| RFP Issued | February 7, 2024 |
| Final day to Submit Questions | February 22, 2023 |
| RFA Application Due | February 29, 2024 by 2:00 pm |
| Contract Anticipated Start Date | April 1, 2024 |
Do you have any questions?
If you have any questions about this funding opportunity, you can submit a question before February 22, 2024 in the portal.






