Procurements and Contracting

Central Contracts and Legal Services

Central Contracts and Legal Services - CCLS strives to maximize the cultural competence and quality of the services provided to our clients. All individuals, businesses and community-based organizations are encouraged to compete for business with the department.

It is the responsibility of prospective bidders to monitor the web site for updates and newly released documents.

See Bidder FAQs for general information about the department's competitive solicitations. The table below lists all active procurements.

Bidders Notices

Data Security: Please review this notice about Keeping DSHS Client Information Private and Secure.

Veteran and Service Member Owned Business Participation and Certification: The department encourages the participation of Veteran and Service Member Owned Business certified by the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs. For more information on certification, contact WDVA.

Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises - MWBE Participation and Certification: The department encourages the participation of Minority & Women's Business Enterprises either self-identified or certified by the Office of Minority & Women's Business Enterprises - OMWBE. For more information on certification, contact OMWBE.

Washington Electronic Business Solutions - WEBS Registration: We encourage all businesses to register on Washington Electronic Business Solutions: WEBS

If you are interested in DSHS Client and Personal Service formal competitive business opportunities, DSHS recommends you include WEBS Commodity Code 952-43 Family and Social Services in your WEBS Commodity Code selection. For more information on the WEBS registration process, contact WEBSCustomerService@des.wa.gov or (360) 902-7400.

DSHS Electronic Signature Interim Guidelines. RCW 19.360.020 requires that each state agency electing to accept or require electronic signatures or records adopt and publish a policy that describes the methods and processes of electronic signature and record submission consistent with published guidelines.  DSHS interim guidelines may be read here: DSHS Electronic Signature Interim Guidelines.

Current Procurements

Title Issue Date(asc) #
Residential Search Tool Locator on or about May 09 2023

RFP 2323-827

Developmental Disabilities Administration Training on or about Apr 20 2023

RFP 2234-821

Community Rehabilitation Program - Independent Living on or about Apr 18 2023

RFQ 2313-823

Personnel Investigators on or about Apr 17 2023

RFQQ 2334-825

Peer Mentor Services on or about Mar 23 2023

RFP 2234-819

Washington Fatherhood Study on or about Mar 23 2023

RFP 2334-824

Temporary Contract Nurse Staffing Services on or about Nov 16 2022

RFQ 2213-820

ACES Maintenance & Operations on or about Jul 11 2022

2223-808

Ongoing Procurements

Title Issue Date(asc) #
Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS) on or about Jun 01 2022

2213-811

Alternate Payment Options for the Division of Child Support on or about Sep 26 2017

RFP 1745-662

ESA Medical and Psychological Services on or about Feb 20 2015

RFQ 1436-522

One Day Vocational Workshop Evaluation on or about Feb 07 2014

RFQ 1236-429