At this time, the Department of Licensing (DOL) appointment and King County Subagent contract are awarded to the individuals, as a group, who are listed on the Vehicle/Vessel Licensing Subagent Application. The business name is identified on the contract as a ‘dba’ but the appointment and contract are with the individuals on the application. 

RFP/A Section 1.13 – A.3, states in part: Attachment A - Vehicle/Vessel Licensing Subagent Application: This application must be completed and signed by all applicants. All individuals listed on this application are seeking to be awarded this contract and the Sub-Agent appointment from the Department of Licensing (DOL).

At this time, it is not a requirement that the applicant(s) / proposer(s), nor any appointed subagent’s employees, be a United States citizen(s).

Applicant(s) / Proposer(s) must be able to legally enter a business contract with King County.  

Applicant(s) / Proposer(s) awarded the appointment and contract must adhere to local, state, and federal employment laws.   

A simplified list of the King County RFP process is as follows:

1. Issue and advertise RFP (advertisement is for a minimum of 30 days)
2. King County and DOL Evaluate proposals
3. Award Department of Licensing appointment and King County Contract
4. Administer Contract