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Assessment of Restrictive Housing Policies and Practices

Overview


Management Consulting & Admin Support
Seattle, Washington, United States; Kent, Washington, United StatesPosted: September 24, 2026Deadline: October 14, 2026

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SUMMARY


A Washington government authority is seeking expert consulting services to evaluate restrictive housing policies and juvenile confinement practices. The one-year engagement includes document review, data analysis, facility observations, and on-site interviews.

KEY REQUIREMENTS


CONTRACT DURATION


60 months

TIMELINE


Pre-proposal conference: October 1st, 2026

Draft report due: May 15th, 2027

Final report due: June 15th, 2027

Report transmission to County Council: June 30th, 2027

QUESTION DEADLINE


October 7, 2026

CONTACTS


Primary procurement contact — name, title, email, and phone

Additional decision-makers and their departments

Issuing Agency


King County

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DESCRIPTION


The government authority seeks a consultant to assess policies and practices related to restrictive housing and the confinement of juveniles. The selected consultant will prepare and deliver a report addressing all requirements outlined in the applicable expenditure restriction.

The consultant will be expected to have expertise in adolescent development, juvenile detention operations and corrections, officer safety and security, and trauma-informed behavioral modification practices. The work will include reviewing documentation, analyzing data, observing detention center practices, and conducting on-site interviews and meetings with detained youth, detention center administrators, supervisors, and other employees.

The contract period will be one year. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for October 1, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions


When is the submission deadline?
This RFP closed on October 14, 2026 and is no longer accepting submissions.
Who issued this RFP?
It was issued by King County. The work is located in Seattle, Washington, United States; Kent, Washington, United States.
Who is a good fit for this opportunity?
  • Consulting firm specializing in juvenile justice, detention operations, or corrections
  • Subject-matter expertise in adolescent development and trauma-informed behavioral practices
  • Experience assessing restrictive housing policies and youth confinement practices
  • Capability to conduct documentation reviews, data analysis, facility observations, and stakeholder interviews
  • Strong understanding of officer safety, detention security, and juvenile facility operations

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