As an authorized representative of the Proposer, having carefully examined the Request for Qualifications, propose to furnish services in accordance therewith as set forth in the attached proposal.I further agree that this proposal will remain in effect for not less than sixty (60) calendar days from the date that proposals are due, and that this proposal may not be withdrawn or modified during that time.I hereby certify that this proposal is genuine and not a false or collusive proposal, or made in the interests or on behalf of any person not therein named; and I have not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any Contractor or supplier on the above work to put in a false proposal or any person or corporation to refrain from submitting a proposal; and that I have not in any manner sought by collusion to secure to myself an advantage over any other contractor(s) or person(s).In order to induce the County to consider this proposal, the Proposer irrevocably waives any existing rights which it may have, by contract or otherwise, to require another person or corporation to refrain from submitting a proposal to or performing work or providing supplies to Pierce County, and Proposer further promises that it will not in the future directly or indirectly induce or solicit any person or corporation to refrain from submitting a response or proposal to or from performing work or providing supplies to Pierce County.

By submitting a proposal, I agree that all documents, reports, proposals, submittals, working papers, or other materials prepared by the Proposer pursuant to this proposal shall become the sole and exclusive property of the County, and the public domain, and not property of the Proposer. The Proposer shall not copyright, or cause to be copyrighted, any portion of items submitted to the County in response to this procurement.

I confirm I have reviewed the content of the following attachments included under this RFQ: Sample Agreement and any other documents as identified as "sample" in the Attachments section and acknowledge I understand and agree to these requirements should my organization receive a contract as a result of this proposal.

By submitting a proposal, I understand and agree that if awarded funding from this RFQ, the organization may be required to meet certain insurance requirements based on services being purchased, prior to contract execution, and types of insurances may include, but are not limited to:Commercial General Liability Insurance: Required on all contracts. Standard levels are $1M occurrence/$2M aggregate (may be higher/lower, depending on value of contract and type of service).Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance: Required when the Contractor uses owned, rented, or leased automobiles to complete the services as required per the contract. Higher coverages may be required for fleet/large passenger vehicles. Workers Compensation Insurance: As required by Washington State.Professional Liability or Errors and Omissions Insurance: If the Contractor provides services such as analysis, consulting, counseling, daycare, legal, medical, nursing, pastoral, medical, or other services that require professional licensing.In addition:Pierce County shall be named as an "Additional Insured" which must be provided in the insurance endorsement; andInsurance requirements also apply to any subcontractors hired by the main Contractor to deliver services, where applicable.Please see "Exhibit D" in the SAMPLE AGREEMENT under attachments to see full insurance requirements. If you have questions regarding insurance requirements, please submit them through the “Question & Answer” section of the RFQ.

As an authorized representative of the Proposer, I certify to the best of my knowledge and belief that the organization and its principals:Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from covered transactions by any Federal department or agency;Have not within a three-year period preceding this proposal been convicted of or had a civil judgment rendered against them for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal, State, or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction; violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or civilly charged by a government entity (Federal, State, or local) with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph (1)(b) of this certification; andHave not within a three-year period preceding this proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State, or local) terminated for cause or default.Does not employ any person nor contracts with any person or agency excluded from participation in federal health care programs under either 42 U.S.C. 1320a-7 (§§1128 or 1128A Social Security Act) or debarred or suspended.By checking the confirmation, I understand that a false statement on this certification may be grounds for rejection of this proposal or termination of any award. In addition, under 18 USC Sec. 1001, a false statement may result in a fine of up to $10,000 or imprisonment for up to 5 years, or both.

Please provide the name and title of the individual authorized to execute a contract on behalf of the organization.

Please provide the legal name, any d/b/a names, years in business, local address, billing address if different, email address, and phone number of the organization making the proposal.

Please provide the Employee Identification Number (EIN).

Must choose at least two (2) answers: Profit status (1 or 2) and organizational structure (3, 4, 5, or 6).

Please provide the name, phone, and email for:Executive Director/CEO/PresidentFinancial Manager/CFOContract Manager

Please provide the organization's UBI number. WARNING: Failure to provide a UBI number may be cause for the application to be disqualified from competition.

Please confirm that you meet the following proposer eligibility requirements:Professional-level fluency in English and source/target language(s)Certification from a recognized credentialing agency (e.g., American Translators Association, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) or have successfully completed the vendor’s documented training program and passed an internal language proficiency assessment Personnel must have experience working with public agencies, program staff, and community members from diverse cultures and backgrounds.Personnel must have training in public service interpreting, inclusive and plain-language communication, cultural humility, and equity-centered service deliveryPierce County may require the proposer to submit relevant documentation prior to executing a contract.

Please ensure that your answer to each question addresses the corresponding evaluation criteria (found in Section 4.2) and experience requirements (found in Section 1.5).

a. Describe your organization’s experience in providing transcreation, cultural adaptation, or culturally responsive communication services. Include examples of past work, communities serves, and your overall approach (e.g., workflows, tools, review processes). b. Explain how you ensure content is both written in plain language and culturally responsive. Outline your approach to cultural/contextual review and how findings are documented and incorporated into actionable items.

a. Identify the languages and cultural communities your organization supports and describe how you ensure linguistic accuracy and cultural appropriateness across languages. b. Outline your quality assurance process, including how you maintain consistency in tone, intent, and messaging across formats and content.

Describe your experience producing documentation from community engagement activities (e.g., summaries, reports, recommendations).

a. Describe your experience supporting or conducting community engagement (e.g., tabling, outreach events, presentations, surveys), including any in-person bilingual support. b. Describe the qualifications of staff or cultural representatives you would assign to projects, including their community connections and regional knowledge.

Describe your team structure, staffing model, and systems used to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects.

Describe how you collaborate with clients throughout a project, including communication practices, responsiveness, and handling feedback or revisions.

Describe your experience applying Title VI, ADA, Section 504, and other language access or accessibility requirements. Include examples and how you ensure compliance in your deliverables.

Describe your experience working with public sector or community based organizations. Include examples involving clients of similar size or complexity.

Please upload a completed copy of Exhibit A.

An organization must have, at the time of submission, an active UEI number when the funding is identified as federal. Please list your UEI as issued by Sam.gov. Funding may or may not create a subrecipient relationship between the organization and the County. WARNING: Failure to provide a number OR if the UEI number is NOT ACTIVE may be cause for the application to be disqualified from competition.