Evaluation Services of Reentry Programs for Individuals in the Pierce County Jail

Pierce County is seeking to acquire the services of a consultant to provide a comprehensive evaluation of the reentry programs serving individuals transitioning from incarceration in the Pierce County Jail. The Consultant will assess both County-provided and community-based services that support individuals transitioning from the County jail to help guide future efforts and investments aimed at improving housing stability, behavioral health outcomes, and workforce participation.

Background

In Resolution No. 2023-83, Pierce County Council authorized the implementation of the Pierce County District Court Community Transition Services Pilot Program, which currently operates under the name Pathways to Progress and is funded by a $500,000.00 appropriation in the 2026-2027 biennial budget. In Ordinance No. 02026-501, $900,000.00 was appropriated from the new Justice and Unified Safety Tax Fund for the reentry programs of individuals transitioning from the Pierce County jail. Reentry services in Pierce County are provided by several community-based organizations funded by a variety of sources. Through Ordinance No. O2025-568s2, the Council directed the Performance Audit Committee to include a comprehensive performance review of reentry programs serving individuals transitioning from incarceration in the Pierce County Jail to the community in its 2026 Workplan.

Project Details

• Reference ID: 2026-RFP-164
• Department: Procurement and Contract Services
• Department Head: Bert Kalalau (County Purchasing Agent)

Important Dates

• Questions Due: 2026-07-31T23:00:00.000Z

Evaluation Criteria

• Consultant Information (5 pts) —

  Consultant Information is provided in accordance with the submittal requirements.

   

• Qualifications and Experience (35 pts) —

  Qualifications and experience are provided in accordance with the submittal requirements.

• Approach to Work (20 pts) —

  Approach to work is provided in accordance with the submittal requirements.

• Pricing (30 pts) —

  Pricing is provided in accordance with the submittal requirements.

   

• Accuracy and Completeness of the Proposal (10 pts) —

  Proposals will be evaluated on the following criteria:

  • The proposal has been formatted in accordance with the submittal requirements. 
  • Spelling and grammatical accuracy. 
  • Coherent and logical flow of written responses

Submission Requirements

• Proposer Confirmation (required) —

  As an authorized representative of the proposer, having carefully examined the Request for Proposals, propose to furnish services in accordance therewith as set forth in the attached proposal.

  I further agree that this proposal will remain in effect for not less than sixty (60) calendar days from the date that proposals are due, and that this proposal may not be withdrawn or modified during that time.

  I hereby certify that this proposal is genuine and not a sham or collusive proposal, or made in the interests or on behalf of any person not therein named; and I have not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any Contractor or supplier on the above work to put in a sham proposal or any person or corporation to refrain from submitting a proposal; and that I have not in any manner sought by collusion to secure to myself an advantage over any other contractor(s) or person(s).

  In order to induce the County to consider this proposal, the proposer irrevocably waives any existing rights which it may have, by contract or otherwise, to require another person or corporation to refrain from submitting a proposal to or performing work or providing supplies to Pierce County, and proposer further promises that it will not in the future directly or indirectly induce or solicit any person or corporation to refrain from submitting a bid or proposal to or from performing work or providing supplies to Pierce County.

   

• Please Confirm (required) —

  By submitting a proposal, proposer agrees that all documents, reports, proposals, submittals, working papers, or other materials prepared by the Contractor pursuant to this proposal shall become the sole and exclusive property of the County, and the public domain, and not property of the Contractor. The Contractor shall not copyright, or cause to be copyrighted, any portion of said items submitted to the County because of this solicitation.

• Supplemental Attachment Confirmation (required) —

  I confirm I have reviewed the content of the following attachment included under this RFP; Sample Agreement and acknowledge I understand and agree to these requirements should my organization receive a contract as a result of this proposal.

• Organization Business IDs (required) —

  Please provide the Federal Tax Number (EIN), Washington State Unified Business Identification (UBI) and the *Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

  *An 'active' UEI number and cage code are required when the funding is federal and creates a subrecipient relationship between the contractor and the County. 

• Ownership Type (required) —

  Must choose at least two (2) answers.

• Proposal (required) —

  Upload Proposal

• Project Description (required) —

  Please provide a brief, one to two paragraph, description of the project.

• Pricing table required? (required)
• General information on Requesting Department. (required) —

  Please provide General Information on your department:

  EXAMPLE:

  The Pierce County Department of Planning and Public Works (PPW) is responsible for serving the transportation and utility needs of the residents of Pierce County. The Department delivers services relating to road design and construction, long range transportation planning, road maintenance and operations, ferry and airport services, sewer systems and wastewater treatment, solid waste and recycling management, public use facilities, land management services and surface water management programs. The Department's website is a valuable resource for information about the many services provided. Please access the website at www.piercecountywa.org/ppw

• Initial contract period: (required) —

  Please enter the initial contract period:

   

  EXAMPLE:

  The initial contract period is anticipated to be for 12 months. The County has the option of renewing for an additional four years after initial contract is executed. The actual schedule will be negotiated with the selected firm based on consultant and agency staff availability and finalized scope of work.

• Renewal Options (required) —

  Plese enter the renewal options for this project.

  EXAMPLE:

  The initial contract period is anticipated to be for 12 months.The County has the option of renewing for an additional four years after initial contract is executed. The actual schedule will be negotiated with the selected firm based on consultant and agency staff availability and finalized scope of work.

• Do Federal Terms & Conditions Apply to this Project? (required)
• Estimated Contract Value (required)