Project Information

Bid Title

Early Learning Access Opportunities

Issuing Agency

Pierce County

Location

Washington

Published Date

Jan 15, 2026

Closing Date

Feb 13, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

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Project Description

Project ID:

Title: Early Learning Access Opportunities

Addenda: 0

Release Date: 1/15/2026

Due Date: 2/13/2026

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Early Learning Access Opportunities

Request For Proposal

Human Services

Project ID: 26-001-CAP-PSTAA

Release Date: Thursday, January 15, 2026

· Due Date: Friday, February 13, 2026 2:00pm

Posted Thursday, January 15, 2026 8:00am

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Time Remaining: 28 days, 20 hours, 45 minutes

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Posted At:Thu, Jan 15, 2026 8:00 AM
Sealed Bid Process:No
Private Bid:No

Overview

Summary

Pierce County is seeking proposals to expand access to high-quality, affordable early learning opportunities for children, with an emphasis on serving low- and moderate-income families. Backed by a $1 million investment, this initiative supports the Executive’s top priority: ensuring more children have access to quality early learning and care. All proposed services must be delivered within the Pierce County Regional Transit Authority (RTA) boundaries.

Background

In 2015, the Washington State Legislature passed SB5987, establishing the Puget Sound Taxpayer Accountability Account (PSTAA) in the state treasury as a part of transportation funding legislation. The account is funded from a sale and use tax offset fee of 3.25% of total payments made by Sound Transit on the cost of construction projects. A portion of these funds are distributed to counties to provide support for educational services that improve educational outcomes in early learning, K-12, and higher education for youth and young adults, including but not limited to those who are low income, experiencing homelessness, or in foster care, and other vulnerable populations.

Timeline

Proposal Release Date:

January 15, 2026

Pre-Proposal Meeting (Non-Mandatory):

January 22, 2026, 11:00am

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https://piercecountywa.zoom.us/j/94097675279?pwd=wXUJzBbLuaVq9iDMiHH9bJFS3Gsdxj.1

Meeting ID: 940 9767 5279
Passcode: 707003

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Question Submission Deadline:

February 2, 2026, 4:30pm

Question Response Deadline:

February 4, 2026, 4:30pm

Proposal Submission Deadline:

February 13, 2026, 2:00pm

Initial Evaluation Completion:

March 5, 2026

Pierce County Council Review:

Estimated 6 Weeks Following Initial Evaluation

Estimated Date of Notice of Successful Proposer(s):

April 2026

Estimated Date of Contract Execution :

May 2026

Commodity Codes

• NAICS 611710Educational Support Services

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