Client: Pierce County, WA

Served as facilitator for the Department of Community Services to conduct an open request for proposal process and select a grantee to operate a demonstration program in the south Puget Sound area with funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Facilitated a bidders’ conference and the selection process by a review panel of representatives from local organizations. Assisted the selected grantee in preparing a draft plan to meet HUD’s requirements. (2010)

Results: The review panel selected Catholic Community Services of Western Washington to operate the three-year demonstration program. HUD accepted the draft plan submitted by this agency.