DSHS Leadership will select up to one winner for each of the four solution categories. Each winner will receive a contract of up to $250,000 to implement their solutions for Washington agencies and residents.

DSHS Leadership will make final determination of the awards with consideration of scores and feedback from both the Evaluation Panel and Selection Committee. The selection process will also determine which solutions provide the best value in meeting the needs of DSHS in each solution category. Selection of contracts will depend on assessment of multiple factors, including participant qualifications, capabilities, efficiency, experience, reliability, responsibility, integrity, quality of proposed services and deliverables, timeliness, cost and potential impact on DSHS’ needs. DSHS may consider whether the proposed solution encourages diverse contractor participation; provides competitive pricing, economies and efficiencies; considers human health and environmental impacts; appropriately weighs cost and non-cost considerations; and life cycle cost, as applicable. DSHS may also consider a participant’s performance on prior State of Washington or other contracts. The DSHS Leadership Team reserves the right to select solutions deemed to offer the best overall value and that is in the best interests of DSHS and the State of Washington. 

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