Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission

Buyer seeks a qualified entity to develop and deliver a training program for mental health and substance use disorder professionals who treat first responders. The program will focus on creating familiarity and cultural competency when working with first responder clients. Buyer requires the training to include experiential learning opportunities and be offered at least six times annually. The training will be provided free of charge to mental health professionals interested in treating first responders.

• 4/17/2025 - Pre-Bid Conference
• 4/21/2025 - Bidder Questions Due
• 4/25/2025 - Amendment/Answers Posted
• 5/9/2025 - Proposal Due Date
• 5/19/2025 - Announce Apparent Successful Vendor
• 9/30/2025 - First Training Delivery Required

• Have expertise in mental health and substance use disorder counseling and treatment of first responders

• Develop training program for mental health professionals treating first responders
• Consult with mental health professionals and first responders during development
• Create in-person, virtual, and hybrid participation options
• Deliver training at least six times annually
• Provide experiential learning opportunities like ride-alongs
• Develop transferable lesson plans for WSCJTC
• Issue course completion certificates
• Track and report participant completion data
• Provide detailed syllabus and training schedule
• Deliver first training by September 30, 2025