2025 Farm to Child Care RFQ
Investing in Food Equity
The City of Seattle Human Services department (HSD) Safe and Thriving Communities (STC) division is excited to announce that HSD is seeking applications from organizations and farmers interested in food equity for Child Care Nutrition Program (CCNP) providers serving low-income children and families in King County.
What We Fund
Through this RFQ, HSD will secure one vendor to supply Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) bags or boxes of locally grown produce with bi-monthly delivery service to 60-70 King County family home childcare providers participating in the CCNP and serving approximately 800 children.
Approximately $72,900 in Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) funds is available through this RFQ.
Initial awards will be made for the contract period of March 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027. While it is the City’s intention to renew agreements resulting from this funding opportunity, future funding will be contingent upon performance and funding availability.
Who Should Apply
We welcome applications from any legally constituted entity that meets the standard HSD Agency Minimum Eligibility Requirements and any additional requirements outlined in the Guidelines and Application. We are committed to supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our funding decisions.
How We Evaluate Applications
Eligible applications are reviewed by a rating panel made up of content matter experts and individuals with lived experience. Proposals will be evaluated against the rating criteria listed next to each section of questions in the application. Highly rated proposals will describe how the organization will meet all rating criteria.
In-Language Support
At this time, HSD only has capacity to accept applications in English.
Information Session & Technical Assistance
A pre-recorded Information Session will be made available on HSD’s Funding Opportunities webpage. Any agency interested in learning more about this RFQ is encouraged to view the session. Any questions should be submitted via email to tina.skilton@seattle.gov. Viewing is not required.
The Last Day to Submit Questions will be by 5:00pm Pacific time on Thursday, November 20, 2025. 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 organizations may incur while they are preparing their application, providing information requested by HSD, or participating in the selection process.
Application Due Date and Submission
Completed application submissions are due by 12:00pm Pacific time (noon) on Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025. Applications may be submitted electronically via:
- HSD's Online Submission System at: https://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. If you do not receive acknowledgement of your emailed application, please contact Sola Plumacher at Sola.Plumacher@seattle.gov before the deadline to verify receipt.
Questions? Accommodation needs?
Please contact Tina Skilton, Funding Process Coordinator, via email with any questions about this RFQ: tina.skilton@seattle.gov