Now accepting proposals for the Storytelling and Narrative Strategy for the Child Care Wage Boost Pilot RFP – submit a proposal by September 22! 

We are excited to share that the Storytelling and Narrative Strategy for the Best Starts for Kids Child Care Wage Boost Pilot Request for Proposals (RFP) #KC001466 is now open! This RFP closes on Monday, September 22 at 2PM PT, please submit your proposal before then.  

Click here to view the full RFP details and submit a proposal.  

Note: please register as a supplier to log-in to view details and access the King County E-Procurement Portal webpage. 

About this RFP 

King County is soliciting proposals from interested and qualified suppliers to provide communications and storytelling strategy development, activities and products to disseminate the multiple benefits of the Best Starts for Kids Child Care Wage Boost Pilot evaluation and influence ongoing positive change to the child care sector. 

Attend the Pre-Proposal Conference 

We strongly encourage anyone interested in submitting a proposal to attend the pre-proposal conference to learn more: 

  • Tuesday, August 26, 2025, 10:30 am, Pacific Time 

Learn more about this RFP and access meeting details for the pre-proposal conference within the King County E-Procurement Portal webpage.  

Timeline 

RFP Issued    August 14, 2025  
Pre-Proposal Conference  August 26, 2025, 10:30 am PT     
RFP Close Date  September 22, 2025 by 2:00 pm PT 

Do you have any questions?  

If you have any questions about this RFP, email Mohammed El-Maadawy at melmaadawy@kingcounty.gov and Stephanie Wong at swong@kingcounty.gov.  

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