Legal Notice for Request for Proposals (RFP) Senior Transportation Program Services

The Area Agency on Aging and Disabilities of Southwest Washington (AAADSW) is designated by the State of Washington as the Area Agency on Aging to serve Clark, Cowlitz, Wahkiakum, Klickitat and Skamania Counties. As the area agency on aging, AAADSW plans, advocates for, develops, coordinates and supports a comprehensive service delivery system in the region for persons who are 60 years of age or older, persons with disabilities who are 18 years of age or older, and caregivers of aging and/or disabled persons. These programs are among the services overseen by AAADSW (see our website atwww.HelpingElders.org).RFP Announcements: AAADSW will contract with one or more successful bidders to provide Senior Transportation Services in one or more counties in our five county region – from July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2030.Transportation services are designed to transport adults aged 60 and older to and from medical and health care services, social services, meal programs, senior centers, shopping and recreational activities making such activities and services are accessible to eligible individuals who have no other means of transportation. Personal assistance and specialized equipment, such as a wheelchair lift for clients with limited physical mobility, are often required for some passengers.Eligibility: Eligible applicants must be a verifiable legal public or private entity, hold a valid Washington State Business License, and have three (3) years of experience for the services to be provided. Applicants must also comply with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, and AAADSW policies. Organizations that have been debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible or excluded from participating in a contract by any Federal or Washington State agency will not be considered.In addition, entities responding to this RFP must meet minimum standards for vehicle equipment and maintenance, driver screening and training, insurance and licensing. Applicants must demonstrate sufficient working capital and fiscal administrative capability.Mandatory requirements to apply (RFP Packets): Entities interested must request an RFP packet by email, which details the application process, documentation required, and criteria for eligibility. To receive the mandatory RFP packet by email, please send a request specifying “Transportation Services RFP” to:AAADSWcontracts@dshs.wa.govDeadlines: Interested entities must request the mandatory RFP packet and submit all required application materials and information as outlined in the packet.  Notices of Intent must be received before April 3, 2026, and the final date to submit a completed application with materials is April 17, 2026.  Submissions received after these deadlines will not be considered.AAADSW is an Equal Opportunity AgencyWomen-owned, Minority-owned and Veteran-owned businesses are encouraged to apply.