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"July 23, 2023"

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IN THIS ISSUE
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*Track changes to Language Access Program*

*Medical products: Schein agreement extended*

*Toll-free service: New solicitation process begins*

*Fuels: New awards in Olympic, SW regions*

*Forklifts: Six Hyster models added to contract*

*Pharma reverse distribution: Contract extended*

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LANGUAGE ACCESS PROGRAM

Major changes coming for two contracts

DES?s Language Access Program is sharing guidance on the potential gap of services for spoken-language interpreters. For clarification, the contracts referenced below are undergoing significant changes.


* *Contract 02819 [ [link removed] ] *will "not be amended" to include the in-person interpreting (IPI) modality.
* *Contract 03514 [ [link removed] ]?*is expiring June 30. The following categories have been split into either new or pending contracts:

Category 1 (court-certified interpreters) will be replaced with 17622 [ [link removed] ].*

Category 2 (non-collective bargaining agreement work) will be replaced with 18222 [ [link removed] ].*

Category 3 (collective bargaining agreement work) was replaced with 06821 [ [link removed] ].

*** For contracts that have yet to be awarded, users may exercise one of the two following options during the gap period:


* Direct buy: DES does not foresee the gap period to exceed the direct-buy limits. For information on direct-buy policy, agencies should work with their internal procurement departments on policies and procedures.
* Bulk orders: Place bulk orders with contractors prior to expiration based on your agency?s historical data about need for interpreters. (Exercise your right to cancel appointments if needed within the cancelation terms. Review the cancelation terms in the contract before obligating your agency to a bulk order.)

Due to ongoing changes in the procurement process, DES can?t provide a specific date when the new contracts will be awarded. For progress updates, DES recommends regularly reviewing the Planned Procurement [ [link removed] ] page and the individual contract pages.






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MEDICAL PRODUCTS

Henry Schein extended through July

Henry Schein?s participation on Contract 04818 [ [link removed] ] has been extended through July 31.? McKesson?s agreement also remains accessible through Aug. 31.

Enterprise Services intends to pursue an agreement with Henry Schein once MMCAP Infuse completes negotiation of a successor agreement.

Negotiations are ongoing with multiple contractors for new Contract 19022 [ [link removed] ] for medical products. Questions and feedback about this contract can be directed to Samantha Johnson <[email protected]> of DES?s Contracts Team Fir.






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TOLL-FREE TELEPHONE SERVICE

DES to proceed with new solicitation

Enterprise Services has completed research that supports a solicitation for toll-free telephone services to succeed Contract 06614 [ [link removed] ], which expires April 30, 2024.

The new solicitation can be found on the Planned Procurement [ [link removed] ]?page under 05523, where the solicitation schedule can be viewed.

DES encourages current users of 06614 to participate as sourcing team members to help develop and enhance specifications.

Functions of a sourcing team include:


* Helping determine evaluation criteria and weights assigned to them.
* Ensuring any unique requirements and specifications are considered and communicated to bidders.
* Reviewing final draft solicitation documents.

To participate in the Sourcing Team Kickoff Meeting [ [link removed] ]?or for more information, contact Katie Berkhoudt <[email protected]>.






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FUELS

PetroCard awarded in two contract regions

Enterprise Services has issued additional awards in the Southwest and Olympic regions for renewable diesel to vendor PetroCard under Contract 08721 [ [link removed] ] for fuels: gasoline, diesel, and renewables.

These two regions were added by contract amendment effective June 15. Purchasers in these regions can contact PetroCard for renewable diesel orders.

Questions about the new awards can be directed to DES?s Shapoor Naveed <[email protected]>, 360-701-1897.






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FORKLIFTS

New models added to Class 5

Six new models of forklifts have been added to Class 5 of Contract 06115 [ [link removed] ] with vendor Pape? Material Handling:


* Hyster - Model H50A, Series R177 Internal Combustion Pneumatic Tire, 5,000 lb. base capacity;
* Hyster - Model H60A, Series R177 Internal Combustion Pneumatic Tire, 6,000 lb. base capacity;
* Hyster - Model H70A, Series R177 Internal Combustion Pneumatic Tire, 7,000 lb. base capacity;
* Hyster ? Model H50UT, Series A3C1 Internal Combustion Pneumatic Tire, 5,000 lb. base capacity;
* Hyster ? Model H60UT, Series A3C1 Internal Combustion Pneumatic Tire, 6,000 lb. base capacity;
* Hyster ? Model H70UT, Series A3C1 Internal Combustion Pneumatic Tire, 7,000 lb. base capacity.

Questions can be directed to Shapoor Naveed <[email protected]>, 360-701-1897.






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PHARMACEUTICAL REVERSE DISTRIBUTION

Contract extended with vendor PharmaLink

Enterprise Services Contract 05318 [ [link removed] ] with PharmaLink Inc. has been extended through Oct. 30.?

DES intends to pursue a new agreement through Contract 19222 [ [link removed] ] once MMCAP Infuse completes negotiation of a successor agreement.

Questions and feedback about the extension or new contract can be directed to Samantha Johnson <[email protected]> of DES?s Contracts Team Fir.






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