The State of Washington, through the Department of Enterprise Services, is soliciting competitive bids to establish statewide contracts for employment and income verification and public records search services. These services are intended to support state agencies and other eligible purchasers in verifying employment, income, and public records data for purposes such as public assistance eligibility, fraud prevention, regulatory compliance, and investigative activities. The procurement includes three categories: customer-directed employment and income verification, staff-requested verification, and public records search services. Vendors are expected to provide secure, efficient, and compliant access to nationwide data sources, including employer payroll systems, financial institutions, and public records databases. The services must adhere to relevant federal and state regulations, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act and Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. The resulting contracts will enable agencies to streamline verification processes, improve accuracy, reduce improper payments, and enhance operational efficiency across programs.