When is the submission deadline?

This RFP closed on August 24, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.

What is the budget for this RFP?

The published budget is $3,600,000.

It was issued by Pierce County. The work is located in Tacoma, Washington, United States.

Who is a good fit for this opportunity?

Experienced homeless services or coordinated entry provider. Proven capability in screening, diversion, prioritization, and housing system navigation. Skilled in by-name list data management and case conferencing. Familiarity with public-sector housing and homelessness response systems. Established presence or service capacity in the Tacoma, Washington area.

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Healthcare Services, Wellness & Biotech

Tacoma, Washington, United StatesPosted: August 6, 2026Deadline: August 24, 2026

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SUMMARY

A Tacoma government authority seeks coordinated entry services, including CE Access, diversion, prioritization, system navigation, and by-name list management. Questions are due by August 19, 2026, and proposals are due by August 24, 2026.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must be a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit or Government Entity
Must possess an active Washington State Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number
Must possess a Federal Tax ID number
Must possess an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number issued by sam.gov
Must enter data into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS)
Must participate in a CoC-sponsored Community of Practice Collaborative
Staff must complete all required Coordinated Entry certification and training before providing services

BUDGET

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$3,600,000

CONTRACT DURATION

12 months

TIMELINE

Proposal Release Date: August 5th, 2026

Pre-Proposal Meeting: August 11th, 2026

RFP Spending Request Deadline: August 17th, 2026

Question Submission & Concern Resolution Request Deadline: August 19th, 2026

Proposal Submission Deadline: August 24th, 2026

Evaluation Process Completion: September 25th, 2026

Estimated Date of Notice to Proposer(s): October 9th, 2026

Debrief Request Deadline: Five business days after "Date of Notice"

Hold Debriefing Conferences: October 19th–23rd, 2026

Estimated Date of Contract Execution: January 1st, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE

August 19, 2026

CONTACTS

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Issuing Agency

Pierce County

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DESCRIPTION

The government authority in Tacoma, Washington, is seeking a vendor to provide coordinated entry services for households experiencing a housing crisis. Services must include CE Access activities such as screening, diversion, prioritization interviews, and system navigation.

The vendor will also manage by-name list household data and facilitate case conferencing. Screening must serve as the initial step in coordinated entry, while diversion should help households identify safe, immediate, and no-cost or low-cost alternatives to entering the homeless response system. Prioritization interviews and system navigation must follow the specified enrollment and housing-placement processes.

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Frequently asked questions

When is the submission deadline?: This RFP closed on August 24, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
What is the budget for this RFP?: The published budget is $3,600,000.
Who issued this RFP?: It was issued by Pierce County. The work is located in Tacoma, Washington, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?: Experienced homeless services or coordinated entry provider
Proven capability in screening, diversion, prioritization, and housing system navigation
Skilled in by-name list data management and case conferencing
Familiarity with public-sector housing and homelessness response systems
Established presence or service capacity in the Tacoma, Washington area

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