Bid guide
How to bid on ESA Medical, Psychological, and Psychiatric Consultative Services for Washington State
What Washington State is buying
The Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) is seeking qualified physicians to provide medical, psychological, and psychiatric consultative services. These services are for clients applying for benefits through the Community Services Division and the Division of Disability Determination Services within the Economic Services Administration (ESA).
This opportunity aims to expand the list of contracted providers who can perform these evaluations for DSHS clients. If your firm provides these specialized medical services, this is a chance to contract with the state.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
The deadline to respond to this Request for Qualification (RFQ) is February 12, 2027, at 8:00 PM ET. All responses must be submitted by this time.
Late submissions may not be considered, so it is important to complete and submit your response well in advance of the deadline.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for medical practices and individual physicians specializing in medical, psychological, or psychiatric evaluations. Firms with experience in healthcare services, particularly those involving disability determination or social services assessments, are well-suited.
The solicitation is categorized under healthcare, specifically for consultative medical and psychological services.
How to respond to this RFQ
To access the solicitation, go to Washington State's WEBS Bid Calendar. You can find this bid by its reference number, 2435-860, using the search function on the calendar.
While viewing the solicitation details is public, downloading the full documents and submitting your response requires a free WEBS vendor sign-in. You will need to register for an account if you do not already have one, and then submit your response before the stated deadline.
Tips for preparing a competitive response
Ensure your firm meets all stated qualifications for providing medical, psychological, or psychiatric services. Highlight your experience with similar consultative evaluations, especially those for government agencies or social service programs.
Clearly detail your capacity to handle the volume of evaluations required and your ability to meet any specific reporting or documentation standards. Review all instructions carefully and submit all required forms and documentation accurately and completely.
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 Washington State (WEBS); the original posting controls.