Victim advocacy services for victims of juvenile offenders

The Washington State Department of Commerce is seeking qualified vendors to provide victim‑advocacy services for individuals impacted by crimes committed by juvenile offenders. The contract will cover a range of support services—including emotional counseling, system navigation, resource facilitation, safety planning, and administrative assistance—delivered within a single Washington region (Western, Central, or Eastern). Up to three contracts may be awarded, each with a performance period from October 1 2026 through June 30 2027, with possible extensions. The total funding ceiling is $450,000, split by region, and proposals must be submitted electronically by August 25 2026. • Services must include at least three of five core categories (emotional support, system navigation, resource facilitation, safety planning, administrative help). • Applicants must have a minimum of three years of Washington‑based victim‑advocacy experience and be licensed to do business in the state. • The project is funded as a reimbursement‑based grant; budget caps are $200k (Western), $100k (Central), $150k (Eastern). • Pre‑bid conference on July 20 2026 (virtual) is optional; questions due by August 3 2026.