What does Yakima County do?

Yakima County’s mission centers on delivering essential public services that safeguard community health, safety, and infrastructure resilience. The agency prioritizes expanding access to behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment programs, reflecting a strategic commitment to addressing public health crises through integrated, community-based care. Concurrently, it invests in critical public infrastructure, including transportation systems and public facilities, to ensure safe and functional environments for residents. Recent initiatives highlight a growing emphasis on sustainable energy solutions and operational efficiency, as seen in solar energy procurement and winter roadway maintenance efforts. The county also seeks strategic guidance to align long-term planning with evolving community needs, underscoring a focus on evidence-based governance and service optimization. Procurement patterns reveal a consistent demand for specialized human services, particularly outpatient mental health and substance abuse treatment, alongside infrastructure construction and administrative consulting. The agency frequently issues competitive solicitations for contracted services rather than capital purchases, favoring performance-based agreements that ensure accountability and measurable outcomes. Contract structures are predominantly open competitions without set-asides, indicating a procurement approach focused on cost-effectiveness and vendor capability over socioeconomic preferences. Primary procurement targets include outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers (NAICS 621420), other individual and family services (624190), and highway construction (237310), with supplementary needs in solar energy systems (335999) and management consulting (541611). The agency does not currently utilize set-aside programs and engages vendors across broad market segments, prioritizing technical expertise and service delivery capacity over demographic classifications. Yakima County operates as a local government entity under the State of Washington, serving its resident population through direct service provision and contracted partnerships. It functions independently of state departments but aligns with state public health and infrastructure standards. The agency relies on formal RFPs and competitive solicitations to acquire services, maintaining a transparent, open-bidding procurement structure to ensure equitable access for qualified providers.

How do I find contracts from Yakima County?

You can find contracts from Yakima County on CLEATUS by visiting the agency's contracts tab. Search and filter by contract type, NAICS code, set-aside, and more. CLEATUS aggregates data from SAM.gov, FPDS, USASpending.gov, and state procurement systems.

What contracts does Yakima County award?

Yakima County awards government contracts across various categories. Browse contract opportunities from this agency.

How do I do business with Yakima County?

To do business with Yakima County, start by registering in SAM.gov and obtaining a UEI number. Then search for contract opportunities from this agency on CLEATUS. Review the agency's procurement history, identify relevant NAICS codes, and prepare competitive proposals. The contractors tab shows companies that have won contracts from this agency.

Who are the top contractors for Yakima County?

View the full list of contractors who have won awards from Yakima County in the contractors tab . You can filter by contract value, NAICS code, and set-aside type to find relevant competitors and potential teaming partners.

Where is Yakima County located?

Yakima County is located in WA. While the agency may have offices in multiple locations, contract opportunities can be performed at various places of performance across the country.

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Yakima County

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Yakima County’s mission centers on delivering essential public services that safeguard community health, safety, and infrastructure resilience. The agency prioritizes expanding access to behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment programs, reflecting a strategic commitment to addressing public health crises through integrated, community-based care.

Yakima County is a government agency with procurement activity across contracts, awards, and contractors.

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