REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Regional Long Term Care Ombudsman Program

The Lewis-Mason-Thurston Area Agency on Aging (LMTAAA) will be contracting for the
Regional Long Term Care Ombudsman Program in State Fiscal Year 2013, effective July 1,
2012. See attached job description program details.

Interested parties must compete for a contract in a Request for Proposals (RFP) process.
Only one applicant will be selected to provide services within Lewis, Mason and Thurston
Counties. Contracts are awarded on a state fiscal year, with an annual option to renew up to three (3) additional years, at the discretion of LMTAAA. The parties to an awarded contract are LMTAAA and the contracting entity.

LMTAAA is an Equal Opportunity Agency. Veteran, minority and woman-owned businesses are encouraged to apply. LMTAAA reserves the right to reject any or all submittals and to waive irregularities.

See announcement memo for more detailed information.

To be considered, a completed RFP Response must be received no later than February 17, 2012. Interested parties may request an RFP packet by calling (360) 664-2168.