Description
Washington State Department of Commerce is seeking up to three Capital Readiness Advisors to provide technical assistance and advisory services to FY2027 Capital Project Capacity grantees, which include local governments, federally recognized tribal governments, and nonprofit entities. Each advisor will receive up to $25,000 to support activities such as cohort learning, individualized project‑readiness advising, resource development, and final program evaluation. The effort is estimated at roughly 80 hours per advisor over a six‑month performance period, with a competitive selection process that favors small‑ or veteran‑owned businesses.
• Scope: orientation, cohort learning sessions, one‑on‑one capital‑project readiness advising, tool development, and final reporting.
• Funding: Fixed‑price up to $25,000 per advisor (total potential budget ≈ $75,000).
• Timeline: Posting 15 Oct 2026 → Questions due 28 Oct 2026 → Proposals due 16 Nov 2026 → Award notification 3 Dec 2026 → Performance Jan–Jun 2027.
• Eligibility: Minimum three years relevant experience, Washington licensing (or commitment to obtain), and small‑/veteran‑owned‑business preference for contracts under $150k.
• Deliverables: Monthly progress reports, activity logs, and a final synthesis of lessons learned for the Capital Project Capacity program.