2023 Multicultural Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Services RFP

The Aging and Disability Services Division of the City of Seattle Human Services Department (HSD) seeks applications from a diverse group of applicants interested in helping older adults maintain their quality of life and age in place.

Multicultural Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) Services provide technical assistance and support to congregate meal sites with cultural and linguistic barriers to mainstream nutrition services and standards.

Approximately $160,000 is available through this RFP from the following sources: $100,000 in Older Americans Act funds and $60,000 in HSD General Fund dollars.

HSD intends to fund one (1) proposal that demonstrates the ability to work with diverse communities in delivering Multicultural RDN services. Initial awards will be made for the period of January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024. While it is the City’s intention to renew agreements resulting from this funding opportunity on an annual basis through the 2027 program year, future funding will be contingent upon performance and funding availability.

HSD will offer two Information Sessions:

1. Tuesday, March 7, 2023, from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. PST in-person at the Aging and Disability Services Division South King County Office at 600 SW 39th Street, Suite 155, Renton, WA 98057.
2. Thursday, March 9, 2023, from 2:00-3:00 p.m. PST via Webex online virtual meeting technology, which will be recorded and made available on this webpage.

Any applicant interested in learning more about this RFP is encouraged to attend the session and ask questions. Attendance is not required.

The Last Day to Submit Questions will be Monday, April 3, 2023, by 4:00 p.m. PDT. HSD will not provide individual notice of changes; and applicants are responsible for regularly checking this web page for answers to questions, process updates, clarifications, or amendments. HSD will not pay for any costs incurred while preparing their application, providing information requested by HSD, or participating in the selection process.

This RFP is competitive and open to any legally constituted entities that meet the standard HSD Agency Minimum Eligibility Requirements (found in the sidebar on the previous page) and any additional requirements outlined in the Guidelines and Application.

Completed application submissions are due by 12:00 Noon PDT, on Wednesday, April 12, 2023. Applications may be submitted electronically via:

• HSD's Online Submission System at: http://web6.seattle.gov/hsd/rfi/index.aspx
• or email at HSD_RFP_RFQ_Email_Submissions@seattle.gov. Email attachments are limited to 30 MB.

Any risks associated with submitting a proposal by email are borne by the applicant. Applicants will receive an email acknowledging receipt of their application. No faxed or mailed applications will be accepted.

Questions?

Please contact Angela Miyamoto, Funding Process Coordinator, via email with any questions about this RFP or to request an accommodation for the information session: Angela.Miyamoto@seattle.gov