Whatcom County RFP #25-66 Healthy Children's Fund – Whatcom Kids First Subsidy Program Whatcom County Health and Community Services is seeking proposals from qualified contractors to develop and implement a localized child care provider rate augmentation and family subsidy program, as further described in the solicitation document. Additional information, including how to obtain the full solicitation at no charge, is noted on the County website https://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/Bids.aspx, or call Purchasing at (360) 778-5330. The deadline for responses is 2:30 PM, Tuesday, October 7, 2025. Whatcom County affirms it will not discriminate against, or grant preferential treatment to any individual or group on the basis of age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including gender identity), marital status, color, disability, political affiliation, veteran status, ethnicity, or national origin in the operation of public employment, public education, or public contracting. Whatcom County encourages disadvantaged, minority, and women owned firms to respond. IPL0265397 Aug 20 2025