Washington Saves Program Consultant

The Washington State Department of Financial Institutions is seeking a consultant to provide technical and administrative expertise for the Washington Saves Program. The selected consultant will support program development, regulatory compliance, procurement, vendor selection, and Board governance, while also monitoring industry trends and delivering training. This firm fixed price contract has an estimated value not to exceed 225,000 dollars with a performance term of up to 36 months from 2025 to 2028. While services are primarily performed at the contractor's offices, mandatory in-person meetings are required in or near Tumwater, Washington. Bids must be submitted via the Washington Electronic Business Solution portal by October 15, 2025, using Microsoft Word format. The evaluation follows a trade-off process to determine the best overall value, scoring non-cost factors at 100 points, cost factors at 50 points, and Washington State procurement priorities—such as workforce training and certified small or veteran-owned business status—at 30 points. Awarded contractors must comply with strict state regulations regarding civil rights, wage theft prevention, and IT security, and must maintain commercial general liability, workers compensation, and automobile insurance. All deliverables are considered works made for hire and remain the property of the State of Washington.