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- New solicitations??
- New statewide contracts?
- Contract changes?
- Contract spotlight?
- Other goods & services news?
- Upcoming statewide contracts
Contracts Connection provides news about statewide contracts for goods and services, which are available to state agencies and other organizations that have signed a contract usage agreement.?
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New solicitations
Help DES develop the security guard services statewide contract
DES is starting solicitation 00624 for security guard services to succeed statewide contract 03818, which expires Dec. 31.
This solicitation is for unarmed, armed, and rapid response security guard services.
We are looking for purchasers and subject-matter experts to help us develop this contract. If you are interested, join our kickoff meeting at 2 p.m. on March 19. Attendees will learn more about the solicitation process, time commitment and responsibilities.
Questions? Email Chelsea Clark.?
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New statewide contracts
New contract available for environmental consulting services
DES has a new statewide contract 22222 for environmental consulting services. This contract features nine Washington state small businesses.
Find pricing and points of contact on the contract summary page.
Questions? Email Sarah Smith.
New cooperative contract available for relocatable building solutions
DES has a new cooperative contract 01124 in partnership with Sourcewell for relocatable building solutions, effective March 1.
The contract includes the lease, rental, and purchase of:
- Non-custom engineered metal, wood, and steel-framed building system.
- Metal joist and decking systems.
- Walk doors/windows, roof curbs, skylights, and insulation panels for said systems.
Find pricing and points of contact on the contract summary page.
Questions? Email Julie Hannah.
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Contract changes
Contractors added to computer equipment, related peripherals, services contract
DES added Microsoft, Apple, and NetApp to contract 05820 for computer equipment, related peripherals and services, effective March 1.
- Microsoft is available for Band 1: personal computer devices - Windows operating systems.
- Apple is available for Band 2: personal computer devices - non-Windows operating systems.
- NetApp is available for Band 3: servers and storage.
We plan to add contractors including IBM, Lenovo US and Acer when negotiations are complete.
Questions? Email Kim Kirkland.
Parking equipment contract will expire in May
Contract 04417 for parking hardware, software and maintenance will expire May 7. DES is not renewing the contract.
Parking hardware and maintenance can be purchased under agencies? procurement authority as a competitive solicitation, direct buy, or another procurement method.
Questions? Email Kim Kirkland.
DES seeks feedback regarding pharmaceutical wholesale contract
DES seeks feedback about awarding a vendor on contract 29123 for pharmaceutical wholesale distribution. This is a cooperative contract in partnership with MMCAP Infuse. The current contract 04019 is serviced by Cardinal Health. If you are using or have used the existing contract, please complete this survey on your experience by close of business on Monday, April 1.
Questions? Email Samantha Johnson.
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Contract spotlight
Small, veteran, diverse business spotlight: Doors, frames, hardware contract
DES is highlighting the availability of small businesses on statewide contracts, including those owned by veterans (DVA certified), women and minorities (OMWBE certified).
Statewide contract 05416 for doors, frames, and hardware features:
- 3 small businesses
- 2 OMWBE-certified businesses
- 1 certified veteran-owned businesses
This contract is for the purchase of doors (currently vacated), frames, door hardware, locks, and replacement parts. Contractors can also optionally offer installation, consulting, training, and locksmith/repairs. It is divided into two regions: Eastern and Western Washington.
Pricing and points of contact for each business are listed on the contract summary page.
The enterprise supplier diversity procurement policy requires state agencies to give small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses equitable access to state contracts and to create durable change in state spending with these businesses.
Questions? Email Kara Wells or Jaime Bacon.
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Other goods & services news
DES seeks vendor feedback for fall conference
DES is holding the first annual Washington Procurement Connect in Fall 2024. This year?s theme is Strengthening Your Business.
The goal of the conference is to connect Washington state small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses with the public agencies? procurement professionals.
We are asking for your help to shape the sessions that will give you the most value for the time you invest in attending.
Register for April 4 enterprise procurement policy workshop
DES? Enterprise Procurement Policy team will update you about the status of our policy work at an April 4 workshop.
To accommodate as many people as possible, we are breaking the registration into four sessions. We are limited to 1,000 seats per session, so please choose topics that are relevant to you. We will share a recording of each session after the workshop.
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Sole source policy proposed changes: 8 ? 9 a.m.
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Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) policy proposed changes: 9:15 ? 9:45 a.m.
Register for this session.?
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Convenience contracts new policy: 10 ? 10:30 a.m.
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Procurement risk assessment new process: 10:45 ? 11:45 a.m.
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At each session we will share what is changing and let you know how to submit feedback. We will send a link to pre-read materials to all registered attendees before the workshop. ?
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Upcoming statewide contracts?
Interested in seeing the statewide contracts we are working on? Visit our planned procurements to see statewide contracts under development, the contracts they are replacing and the timeline.?
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Share feedback with us?about using statewide contracts, suggest a new contract or request a customer listening session.
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