Trueblood FPATH and FHARPS Process Evaluation

The Washington State Health Care Authority is soliciting proposals under solicitation 2026HCA19 for a professional services contract to conduct a comprehensive qualitative process evaluation of the FPATH and FHARPS programs established under the Trueblood Settlement Agreement. The selected contractor will examine program implementation and operations across sixteen contracted providers to identify strengths, challenges, and areas for improvement. Key tasks include conducting site visits, structured interviews, and surveys to assess service quality, perform logic model fidelity reviews, and analyze system coordination between providers and external partners such as court personnel and jail facilities. The estimated period of performance is from February 1, 2027, through April 30, 2028, with a potential one-year extension option. The total available funding for this project is up to 800,000 dollars. Award selection is based on a weighted scoring system that evaluates the written proposal—focusing heavily on project approach, methodology, and deliverables—alongside the cost proposal and applicable preference points for Washington small businesses and certified veteran-owned businesses. Contractors must be available to perform work within Washington State and must comply with strict regulatory standards, including HIPAA, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Washington State Institutional Review Board requirements for human subject interactions. Proposals must be submitted by December 9, 2026, and must adhere to specific page limits and formatting requirements, including a separate Excel file for the cost proposal.