74.13.366 - Performance-based contracts -- Preference for qualifying private nonprofit entities. - Washington Statutes

Performance-based contracts — Preference for qualifying private nonprofit entities.

For the purposes of the provision of child welfare services by supervising agencies under chapter 291, Laws of 2010, the department shall give primary preference for performance-based contracts to private nonprofit entities, including federally recognized Indian tribes located in this state, who otherwise meet the definition of supervising agency under RCW 74.13.020. In any continuation or expansion of delivery of child welfare services purchased through the use of performance-based contracts under the provisions of RCW 74.13.372, when all other elements of the bids are equal, private nonprofit entities, federally recognized Indian tribes located in this state, and state employees shall receive primary preference over private for-profit entities.

[2010 c 291 § 6; 2009 c 520 § 6.]

Notes: Findings -- 2010 c 291: See note following RCW 74.13.368.