Evaluation of City of Seattle Youth Mental Health Initiative
Request for Information
The deadline to apply for this funding opportunity is Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 11:59pm PST.
The Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) is seeking information from research and evaluation firms to support the continuous quality improvement of Seattle’s youth mental health investments. The Seattle Youth Mental Health Initiative supports equitable access to behavioral health services for Seattle youth ages 13-24, including school-based counseling, telehealth, universal screening, outreach, and community-based wellness hubs.
Our goal is to identify qualified firms who may be interested in an opportunity to contract with DEEL to evaluate citywide youth mental health services. Request for Information (RFI) responses will be used to inform DEEL’s decision-making process about a future evaluation solicitation. This RFI is for information-gathering purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or an obligation to issue an evaluation contract. The RFI will be open for submissions from Friday, November 7, 2025 through Tuesday, November 25, 2025.
Please note: Changes to the funding process and timeline may occur. DEEL will not provide individual notice of changes, and applicants are responsible for regularly checking this webpage for technical assistance information, updates, clarifications, or amendments.
Who can apply
DEEL is seeking responses from research and evaluation firms that demonstrate:
- Experience with mixed-methods evaluation
- Expertise in youth behavioral health and/or youth development
- Capacity to engage youth and community stakeholders in evaluation processes
- Commitment to culturally responsive and equitable evaluation practices
Firms responding to this RFI are encouraged to apply for the City of Seattle Consultant Roster (see reference links below). Nonprofit organizations are exempt from this step.
Timeline
DEEL will accept responses from firms until Tuesday, November 25, 2025, 11:59 p.m. PST.
| Events | Date/Time* |
| RFI Release | Friday, November 7, 2025 |
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Deadline to submit questions: |
Thursday, November 20, 2025, 11:59 p.m. PST |
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RFI Response Deadline |
Tuesday, November 25, 2025, |
*Dates subject to change. Prospective applicants are responsible for checking this web page for changes.
How to submit your response
Please submit your response via email to DEEL’s Evaluation Manager, Rosa Ammon-Ciaglo at rosa.ammon-ciaglo@seattle.gov by 11:59 p.m. PST on November 25, 2025.
See Request for Information (RFI) Overview, linked below, for submission requirements and format.
Reference Links
Use the following links to access additional information you will need to reply to this RFI.
Application Essentials
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Request for Information (RFI) Overview |
Link to PDF |
| RFI Response Template (required for submission) | Link to Word Document |
| City of Seattle Consultant Roster Application (not required for nonprofit organizations) | Link to page |
| FAQ | Coming soon. Responses will be posted on a rolling basis. |
Information about Seattle's Youth Mental Health Initiative
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Seattle Mayor Harrell Executive Order Regarding Youth Violence Prevention and Mental health |
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Reach Out Seattle Initiative |
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DEEL Youth Mental Wellness Web Page |
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City of Seattle Innovation & Performance Youth Mental Health Report |
Information about Consultant Contracts with the City of Seattle
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City of Seattle Consultant Agreement Boilerplate |
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Insurance Requirements |
How to submit questions
For questions about this RFI, please contact rosa.ammon-ciaglo@seattle.gov.
We will accept and reply to questions through November 20, 2025 11:59 p.m. PST. In addition to responding to your inquiry, we will post FAQs on the DEEL funding opportunities web page on a rolling basis.
Language Assistance
Do you need an interpreter? Do you need documents translated? Language assistance is available. Contact DEELfunding@seattle.gov or (206) 233-5118.