Bid guide
How to bid on Pathways to Employment Services for Adults with Developmental Disabilities (Whatcom County)
What Whatcom County is buying and why it matters
Whatcom County Health Department is seeking qualified individuals and firms to provide Pathways to Employment services. These services are for adults aged 21 and older who have developmental disabilities. This is an opportunity for providers to support community members in gaining employment, with continuous enrollment as long as funds are available.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This is an open and continuous recruitment. The RFI was published on December 14, 2022. There is no fixed response deadline; applications will be accepted as long as funds are available. Provider certification and monitoring will be conducted by the Whatcom County Health Department, Human Services Division.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for individuals and firms with expertise in providing employment services, specifically for adults with developmental disabilities. Providers should be prepared to meet Washington State Department of Social and Health Services guidelines. This falls under professional services.
How to respond
To access the full RFI document and more information, you need to go to the Whatcom County bid postings page. The posting and any related document links are available there. Submit your response as directed in the posting.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Carefully review the RFI document to understand all requirements and guidelines, especially those from the Washington State Department of Social and Health Services. Highlight your experience and qualifications in providing Pathways to Employment services to adults with developmental disabilities. Clearly demonstrate your capacity for provider certification and monitoring by the Whatcom County Health Department. Since this is an open and continuous recruitment, ensure your application is thorough and addresses all requested information to facilitate a smooth enrollment process.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from Whatcom County; the original posting controls.

