Be a Community Based Care Coordination Partner
Apply to be a Community Based Care Coordination Partner
Request for Proposals Release Date: September 1, 2025
Request for Proposals Closes: October 1, 2025 at 12 am pst
Partner Contract Start Date: February 1, 2026
Background & Purpose
As an Accountable Community of Health (ACH), BHT has been facilitating care coordination in the region since our founding. From our early days of insurance navigation and trusted messenger work, we have prioritized investing in and supporting the community based workforce and their supporting organizations who provide access to care and vital services to so many in our region.
Today, we have celebrated 12 years as an organization and invested almost $90 million into health delivery systems and coordinated social care. We are looking forward to what is next for our region, and have been working alongside our other ACH partners throughout the state to develop ourselves as a Community Care Hub, connecting folks to the support and social services they need through a trusted and trained community based workforce.
A Community Care Hub amplifies community expertise to help build healthier communities. BHT aims to support a network of community based organizations with funding for their workforce, training, and technical support called the Social Care Network. BHT uplifts these organizations with dedicated workforce training and technical support to create an integrated system that strengthens our communities.
Funding
BHT intends to fund the care coordination work of 10-20 Community Based Organizations employing 12-30 Community Based Workers between February 2026 and January 2027. Proposals should be for care coordination services provided by a minimum of one to a maximum of five (1-5 FTE) Community Based Workers (CBW) and a recommended .3 Supervisor FTE per CBW.
The amount awarded will be $165,148.05 per CBW in the proposal. This amount can cover staff salary and benefits, administration, relevant and appropriate technology costs, related travel, and client incidental costs.
Any contract awarded as a result of this procurement is contingent upon funding availability. BHT will negotiate contracts with payers (state, federal, local, managed care, etc.) for sustainable and ongoing funding to meet community needs and community health outcomes, creating a braided funding model. BHT will determine the best funding streams to meet partner and community needs, and the partner will bill BHT directly.
Please review the full RFP and requirements before applying
Who Should Apply?
Are you already providing community based care coordination in the BHT Region?
The following are the minimum qualifications for Bidders:
- Licensed to do business in the State of Washington / Holds a WA business license
- Must be a 501c3 under 509a1 status for Public Charities or local governmental agency (such as a local health jurisdiction or public hospital), or a Tribal Nation
- At least a year of experience providing community care coordination in alignment with BHT standards within BHT’s region (Adams, Ferry, Lincoln, Spokane, Stevens Counties and/or Colville Confederated, Kalispel, or Spokane Sovereign Nations)
- Physical presence in BHT service area (Adams, Ferry, Lincoln, Spokane, Stevens Counties and/or Colville Confederated, Kalispel, or Spokane Sovereign Nations)
- Agreement to use BHT’s Client Management System (CMS)
- No exclusions from sub-awards on Sam.gov
- Proof of Liability Insurance
- Capacity and commitment to providing Health Benefit Exchange insurance navigation services with trained staff
- If a previous contractual relationship is relevant, contract performance will be considered in the review process/decision criteria for selection
Key Documents
Questions? Join us for open office hours!
BHT will be offering open office hours for anyone with questions on Tuesdays at 11am from July 15th to September 30th. The meetings are on a first come, first served basis and available Tuesdays at 11am at the following link or email [email protected] to set up a time.
How it Works
Our goal as a Community Care Hub is to support network partners to connect folks with the care and services they need. We do this by facilitating referrals, connecting health care and social service providers, and tracking progress to support healthier individuals and families.
Through partnership with Better Health Together, community based organizations also learn the requirements of federal funding, equipping them to pursue additional funding streams at the highest level.
Our Network Services
Workforce Support and Training
We support community based workers with funding and training
Data and Care Standards
We compile regional data to help our community-based organizations know what’s making the largest impact
Connection and Collaboration
We offer forums and opportunities for our network connect to share their experiences, challenges, and information
