2026-022 RFP Kitsap County Mental Heath, Chemical Dependency and Therapeutic Court Programs

2027 Grant
January 1, 2027 - December 31, 2027
Open: June 1, 2026
Deadline: June 30, 2026
Request for Proposal
2026-022
The Community Advisory Committee for Mental Health, Chemical
Dependency, and Therapeutic Courts through treatment sales tax grant
funding, is requesting proposals from qualified professional vendors who
provide behavioral health, gambling, and addiction services and
supportive housing for all ages in Kitsap.
Application Intent Pre-Application (Form)
DATE & TIME ACTIVITY
May 18, 2026 RFP Posted Online
May 1through 28, 2026 Pre-Application Interest Form Open
May 2025 Interviews with Interested New Applicants
May 2026 Technical Assistance recording online
June 1, 2026 Applications for RFP Open
June 30, 2026 Proposals Due @ 12 p.m.
August 19, 2026 Recommendations for funding @ 5 p.m.
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DATE ACTIVITY
Interested in applying Please fill out an intent to apply
May 1-28 2026
RFP posted online Coordinated Grant Application Process
May 18, 2026
Interviews will be conducted with NEW applicants and/or NEW
May 2026
programs that are not currently funded. Determination on
eligibility for this funding and alternate funding sources are
identified
Technical assistance is provided via online recording.
May 2026
Coordinated Grant Application Process
June 1, 2026 Applications for RFP OPEN through Survey Monkey
by 10 AM PST
June 30, 2026 Proposals for RFP DUE through Survey Monkey
by 12:00 PM PST
Community Advisory Committee technical training via Zoom
June 18, 2026
on how to review and score applications within the
submission platform
Community Advisory Committee Begins Review and Scoring
July 1, 2026
Community Advisory Committee Finishes Review and Scoring
August 16, 2026
Question and Answer exchange. This is when questions from
July 2026 - ongoing
reviewers (CAC) regarding applications, will be sent to
applicants with opportunity for applicants to clarify information
still needed by the CAC to decide funding recommendations
Community Advisory Committee Executive Sessions held to
August 17 and 18, 2026
determine funding recommendations
Community Advisory Committee OPEN Business Meeting to
August 19, 2026
announce publicly the funding recommendations at 5:00 PM
Meeting ID: 849 2906 1575 Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84929061575?pwd=acb2P2bCqAlUm34BSC87n8
Passcode: 569613 04h5arli.1
Work Study with Commissioners and Community Advisory
August 26, 2026
Committee to discuss funding recommendations
Board of County Commissioners Regular Business Meeting
September 14, 2026 to ACT on Funding Recommendations -Public Meeting at
5:30 PM
Contracts are written and Evaluation Metrics are
October - December
discussed/developed
January 1, 2027 Program Year Begins
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KITSAP COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH, CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
AND THERAPEUTIC COURT PROGRAMS
2027 GRANT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP)
Treatment Sales Tax (TST)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Request for Proposal Summary ............................................................................................................4
I. BACKGROUND... ..........................................................................................................................5
II. APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY .............................................................................................................. 5
III. AVAILABLE FUNDING .................................................................................................................. 6
IV. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE ......................................................................................................6
V. PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF PROJECT ........................................................................................ 7
VI. ANTICIPATED SCOPE OF WORK ................................................................................................ 8
VII. APPLICATION TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................. 8
VIII. GRANT PROPOSALS ................................................................................................................... 9
IX. APPLICATION .............................................................................................................................1 1
X. REVIEW AND SELECTION CRITERIA...............................................................................17
XI. ATTACHMENTS ......................................................................................................................... 13
* ATTACHMENT A - Definitions ............................................................................................... 20
* ATTACHMENT B - Anticipated Scope of Work ...................................................................... 24
(Strategic Plan Goals, Objectives, and Strategies)
* ATTACHMENT C - General Terms and Conditions ................................................................. 29
* ATTACHMENT D - Evaluation Worksheet .............................................................................. 32
* ATTACHMENT E .................................................................................................................... 35
Total Agency Budget
Special Project Budget
* ATTACHMENT F - Subcontractor Budget ............................................................................. ..36
* ATTACHMENT G - Salary Summary ...................................................................................... 37
* ATTACHMENT H - Organizational Governance ................................................................[Upload]
* ATTACHMENT I - Audit ................................................................................................................[Upload]
* ATTACHMENT J - Scoring Form...................................................................................38
* ATTACHMENT K - Human Services Contract .................................................................39
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KITSAP COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH, CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY
AND THERAPEUTIC COURT PROGRAMS
2027 GRANT REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) SUMMARY
Treatment Sales Tax (TST)
The Kitsap County Department of Human Services (KCDHS) is requesting Grant Proposals for
moneys collected under RCW 82.14.460. Proposals "must be used solely for the purpose of
providing for the operation or delivery of chemical dependency or mental health
treatment programs and services which includes supportive housing, emergency or
transitional housing, and unrestricted access to behavioral health crisis stabilization,
and for the operation or delivery of therapeutic court programs and services. Programs
and services include, but are not limited to; treatment services, case management,
transportation, and housing that are a component of a coordinated chemical
dependency or mental health treatment program or service.
Approximately $7,800,000 will be awarded for projects or program services delivered
between January 1, 2027, and December 31, 2027. With 25% of the funding releeads to be
awarded to the Therapeicu Ct ourts.
Proposal Deadline for all applicants is: June 30, 2026 at 12:00 p.m.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants please submit a pre-application interest form between
May 1, 2025 - extended to May 28, 2025: Submit here.
New programs can expect a meeting to be scheduled prior to application opening. Required in
order to determine if a new program is eligible.
Strategic Plan: All proposals must align with the Commissioners Strategic Plan Goals within
the Continuum of Care Model. Programs must identify goals from Attachment B along with
objectives and strategies prioritized in the 2021 Behavioral Health Strategic Plan. Be clear in your
proposal on the goals, objectives, and strategies this program will address and how.
The goals are located on (Attachment B, pg. 24) or the full plan can be found at: 1/10 of 1%
Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Therapeutic Court programs and services
Background: In 2005, Washington State approved legislation allowing counties to raise their local sales tax by one-tenth
of one percent to augment state funding of mental health and chemical dependency programs and services. In
September 2013, the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners (BOCC) passed a resolution authorizing a sales and use
tax for Mental Health, Chemical Dependency and Therapeutic Court Programs. This, sales and use tax shall be known
as "Treatment Sales Tax" or TST. The BOCC has the decision-making authority for funding decisions, the Kitsap County
Department of Human Services serves as the fund manager, and the Community Advisory Committee (CAC) has the
recommending authority.
Access the RFP at https://www.kitsapgov.com/das/Pages/Online-Bids.aspx or by contacting
Vicki Martin at: Kitsap County Purchasing Department, 614 Division Street MS-7, Port Orchard,
Washington 98366, Phone: 360.337.4788, Fax 360.337.4638,
Email: purchasing@co.kitsap.wa.us. The Kitsap County Human Services Department reserves
the right to make unilateral modifications to this RFP to address changes on the state and/or local
level.
Questions about the RFP and related issues should be directed to Hannah Shockley, Program
Planner for the Treatment Sales Tax at hshockle@kitsap.gov or 360-337-4827
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I. BACKGROUND
The Kitsap County Department of Human Services (KCDHS) is requesting Grant
Proposals for moneys collected under RCW 82.14.460 which must be used solely for
the purpose of providing for the operation or delivery of chemical dependency, or mental
health treatment programs and services, and for the operation or delivery of therapeutic
court programs and services. Monies collected by cities and counties under this section
may also be used for modification to existing facilities to address health and safety
needs necessary for the provision, operation, or delivery of chemical dependency, or
mental health treatment programs or services otherwise funded with money collected in
this section.
For the purposes of this section, "programs and services" includes, but is not limited to,
treatment services, case management, transportation, and housing that are a
component of a coordinated chemical dependency, or mental health treatment program
or service. Every county that authorizes the tax provided in this section shall, and every
other county may, establish and operate a therapeutic court component for
dependency proceedings designed to be effective for the court's size, location, and
resources.
In 2005, Washington State approved legislation allowing counties to raise local sales tax
by one-tenth of one percent to augment state funding of mental health and chemical
dependency programs and services. In September 2013, the Kitsap County Board of
Commissioners (BOCC) passed a resolution authorizing a sales and use tax for Mental
Health, Chemical Dependency, and Therapeutic Court Programs. This sales and use
tax shall be known as "Treatment Sales Tax" or TST. The BOCC has the decision-
making authority for funding decisions, the Kitsap County Department of Human
Services, acts as the fund manager, and the Community Advisory Committee (CAC)
has the recommending authority.
II. APPLICANT ELIGIBILITY
This RFP is seeking interested providers, both public and private, with applicable
licenses, experience, and infrastructure to focus on closing gaps in Kitsap and providing
essential services.
All licensed individuals and/or organizations must maintain their licensure through the
duration of the project. Organization must meet all county requirements for contracting
including insurance requirements, audit, and financial requirements.
If you offer treatment services, the following provisions apply. Requirements for
providing behavioral health "TREATMENT" services include:
III. Organization is proposing to provide mental health, substance use disorder, co-
occurring and/or problem and pathological gambling "treatment" services, or
subcontracts with an organization or agency that meets the requirements
applicable to local and state rules, state, and federal statutes, must be
authorized, licensed and/or certified to provide these services. If services include
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State Department of Health Social Worker, independent clinical social worker, a
licensed mental health counselor, or a licensed marriage and family therapist, all
providers under this section must meet the requirements of WAC chapter 388-
877
Or Organization is proposing to provide behavioral health services on the
continuum of care that does not require licensure or certification as a "treatment"
service.
IV. AVAILABLE FUNDING
Approximately $7,800,000 for a 12-month period between January 1, 2027, through
December 31, 2027 is to be allocated to projects addressing the Board of
Commissioner's Strategic Goals. Programs must identify goals from Attachment B
along with objectives and strategies prioritized in the 2021 Behavioral Health Strategic
Plan. Be clear in your proposal on the goals, objectives, and strategies this program will
address and how.
The goals are located on (Attachment B, pg. 24) or the full plan can be found at:
1/10 of 1% Mental Health, substance abuse and therapeutic court programs and services
V. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE
Funding under this grant program is allocated for a 12-month period. The period of
performance for services solicited under this RFP will begin January 1, 2027,
and end December 31, 2027.
All funds awarded must be used during this 12-month period.
Carryover of unspent funds into the next program year is not allowed. Initial
funding is not an assurance or guarantee of ongoing operational funding. The CAC
places a high value on maintaining availability of funding for meritorious proposals
without regard to prior funding history. Proposers are cautioned not to assume a
commitment to future funding based on the receipt of funds in prior years. The
funding process is competitive, and funding recommendations are made based
on the relative merits of all proposals received in each yearly cycle.
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VI. PURPOSE AND SCOPE OF PROJECT
Kitsap County seeks to assure that citizens and policy makers spend the funds
collected in an accountable and transparent manner, with community input and support,
and with measures to determine the effectiveness of these publicly funded investments.
The County will require appropriate oversight, accountability, and status and progress
reports for programs supported with the TST. Each funded project or program will
be reviewed for impact in the following areas:
1. Collective Impact
The Kitsap County Board of Commissioners have recognized Collective Impact as a
framework for making it possible for local behavioral health service providers to work
together to help solve complex social problems, such as mental illness and chemical
dependency. By working together with behavioral health partners from different
sectors of the community, Kitsap County can transform a fragmented system of
behavioral health programs into a coordinated system that is working towards
improving the overall health of the community. An example of sectors working
together for mutual benefits by coordinating behavioral health treatment,
housing support, case management, peer recovery services, and therapeutic
court interventions to create a seamless continuum of care for individuals with
complex needs. Through shared goals, cross-system collaboration, and
coordinated referrals, programs collectively improve stability, reduce
recidivism, and increase long-term recovery outcomes.
2. Program Evaluation
Funded organizations must participate in the Evaluation Plan for TST Programs.
Programs or services implemented under the TST are reviewed by the Community
Advisory Committee and monitored by the Human Services Department. Grantees
will have an evaluation plan with performance measures developed for each funded
proposal. This plan is developed with Human Services staff under guidelines
established by contracted epidemiologist services from Sound Within. The emphasis
will be on capturing data at regular intervals that can be used to determine whether
TST funded programs met expectations. Some common measures will be identified
that programs will need to report. Evaluation efforts must include standardized data
collection and reporting processes that produce the following types of information:
* Quantity of services (outputs) *required*
* Level of change occurring among participants (outcomes) *required*
* Return-on-investment or cost-benefit (system savings) *strongly encouraged*
* Adherence to the model (fidelity) *required if applicable*
* Common measures (to be identified by the Community Advisory Committee,
Human Services Department, and Kitsap Public Health District staff that all
programs must report) *required if applicable*
Promising, best, and innovative practices will be considered for funding, but must include a
robust evaluation process. Preference will be given to evidence-based programs that
demonstrate fidelity based on project data for fidelity measures. This data will be compared
against county data to further analyze the overall impact in this region.
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3. Community Need and Benefit
Programs funded through the Mental Health, Chemical Dependency, and Therapeutic Courts
(MHCDTC) system in Kitsap County are essential to addressing the complex and unmet
behavioral health, substance use, housing, and justice-system needs within the community
through safe, collaborative, and compassionate care. These programs work collectively to
reduce barriers to treatment and support individuals and families through trauma-informed,
culturally responsive, and recovery-oriented practices that recognize the lasting impact of
trauma and adversity. Services are designed to prevent re-traumatization, build upon the
strengths and resilience of individuals within the context of their environments and
communities, and provide coordinated support that promotes stability, wellness, recovery, and
long-term success. Equally important, agencies foster supportive organizational practices
through staff training, consultation, supervision, and procedures that address secondary
traumatic stress and vicarious trauma, ensuring both clients and staff are supported within a
responsive and healing-centered system of care.
VII. ANTICIPATED SCOPE OF WORK
Kitsap County Human Services Department is requesting proposals for TST programs
addressing the Board of Commissioner's Strategic Goals. Projects must implement
interventions and programs that address a minimum of one Goal, Objective, and
Strategy from the list prioritized in the 2021 Behavioral Health Strategic Plan and
outlined in Attachment B of this Request for Proposal.
VIII. APPLICATION TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
All Grant Applicants please submit a Pre-Application form online via Cognito.
Following the submission of the Pre-Application form, new prospective agencies and
projects may be asked to attend a pre-application meeting to determine eligibility and
funding opportunities. **Note this will not be mandatory for all submissions.
The Pre-Application form is required to move forward in the application process but
does not obligate the applicant to apply for TST funding. The preapplication form
may be submitted online via Survey Monkey in May.
Following submission of the Pre-Application form, Kitsap County Department of
Human Services staff will review for Eligibility Criteria. If the organization meets
eligibility requirements and completes the Pre-Application form, they will receive an
invitation to apply and a link to the 2027 TST funding application.
The Application Summary form, Narrative and all Attachments will be completed
online via Survey Monkey Apply. Two separate sections of the application must
be complete, Organizational Information and the Application.
All completed proposals must be submitted electronically by June 30, 2026 at
12:00 p.m.
Proposals not submitted by the Proposal deadline will not be
considered for review.
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IX. GRANT PROPOSALS
All grant proposals will be screened and rated based on the narrative information submitted
through the application portal. Applications will be evaluated using a weighted scoring rubric
and a multi-lens review process that considers not only the quality of the written proposal, but also
demonstrated program performance and overall strategic value to the behavioral health system
and community.
1. Project Description 35 points
A. Program Narrative, Population Served, Costs, and Challenges
Provide a description of the program, including the population served, income levels,
services provided, insurance accepted, prior year outcomes, and how requested
funding aligns with the number of individuals served and service intensity. Include any
program challenges, barriers to service delivery, outcomes that may be difficult to
measure, and strategies for addressing those challenges.
B. Program Staff and Staffing Qualifications
Provide an overview of the staffing structure for the program, including staff positions,
qualifications, licensure, experience, roles, staffing levels, and any recent or
anticipated staffing changes, vacancies, or turnover affecting program operations.
C. Evidence-Based, Promising, Best, or Innovative Practices
Describe the evidence-based, promising, best, or innovative practices utilized within
the program, including how the practices are appropriate for the target population, the
evidence supporting their effectiveness, and how fidelity, outcomes, and program
effectiveness will be evaluated.
D. Access to Care
Describe how community members access services, including referral pathways,
intake procedures, average wait times, language access, translation or interpretation
services, and how referrals to outside providers are coordinated to support continuity of
care.
E. System Impact
Describe how the program contributes to broader behavioral health, recovery, housing,
or justice system improvement efforts, including reducing reliance on high-cost
services, strengthening referral follow-up, improving interagency coordination, and
supporting collective community impact.
2. Community Need and Benefit 30 points
A. Needs Assessment
Describe the unmet needs of the target population, including the data, statistics,
assessments, or trends used to identify service gaps or barriers, and explain how the
proposed program addresses those needs and improves access to care.
B. Client Impact
Describe how the proposed program creates positive change for individuals, families,
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and the broader community, including anticipated outcomes, number of individuals
served, service intensity, and expected impacts on stability, wellness, recovery, or
reduced system involvement.
C. Equity, Trauma-Informed, and Culturally Responsive Care
Describe how the organization promotes equitable, trauma-informed, and culturally
responsive services for clients and staff, including efforts to reduce barriers to care,
support diverse populations, provide staff training, and address complaints or concerns
through inclusive and responsive practices.
3. Program Financial Feasibility 15 points
A. Budget Narrative
Provide a summary of the proposed budget and explain how requested funds will
support staffing, operations, program activities, subcontractors, and non-staff expenses
in relation to the number of individuals served and services provided.
B. Additional Resources and Sustainability
Describe additional funding sources, partnerships, leveraged resources, Medicaid
funding, fundraising efforts, or in-kind support that contribute to the program, and
explain the organization's plan for sustaining services beyond the grant period.
C. Evaluation Worksheet
Complete the Evaluation Worksheet describing program goals, objectives, activities,
data collection methods, outcome measures, and evaluation processes used to assess
program effectiveness and performance outcomes.
4. Organizational Capacity 20 points
A. Organizational Governance
Describe the organization's governance structure, leadership oversight, reporting
relationships, and organizational capacity to successfully manage and administer the
proposed program.
B. Organizational Finances
Describe the organization's fiscal management structure, accounting procedures,
internal controls, auditing practices, and overall financial oversight processes that
support responsible stewardship of grant funds.
C. Alignment with the Kitsap County Behavioral Health Strategic Plan
Describe how the proposed program aligns with identified priorities, service gaps,
recommendations, or strategies within the Kitsap County Behavioral Health Strategic
Plan and contributes to strengthening the continuum of care within the community.
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