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- New solicitations??
- New statewide contracts?
- Contract changes?
- Contracts feedback?
- 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
DES announces apparent successful bidders for new IT development contract
DES has announced 38 apparent successful bidders for contract 16322 for IT development.
On April 4, we notified all bidders on of their bid status in Washington's Electronic Business Solution (WEBS). WEBS users can log in and view all solicitation details by searching for contract 16322. IT development categories are:
- Application Developer
- Web Developer
- Software Testing
- IT Architecture
We will post the names of all awarded bidders on the contract summary page once contract negotiations are complete.
DES starts solicitation to replace automotive parts contract
DES is starting solicitation 27623 for automotive parts to succeed statewide contract 12621, which expires Oct. 19.
The solicitation is for automotive parts used for vehicle maintenance and repairs. The contract includes multiple categories for auto parts as well as automotive repair shop supplies, equipment, and tools.
We are looking for purchasers and subject matter experts to participate as sourcing team members, tentatively from May to July. Responsibilities will include developing evaluation criteria, reviewing documents, and details of the solicitation.
If you do not have capacity to become a sourcing team member but have input to offer, please fill out the Vendor and Contract Performance Feedback to share what is working, what isn't working, or what we can do differently in the new contract.
Questions? Email Bernadette Connor.
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New statewide contracts
New statewide contract available for linen, laundry services
DES has a new statewide contract 25223 for linen and laundry services. This contract succeeds contract 01715, which expired on March 31.
The contract features four Washington state small businesses and also includes:
- Biobased cleaning products and items made with recovered materials.
- Linen, uniform, garment rental, and related laundry services.
- Flat linens, mats, and other accessory items offered in a contractor?s rental/launder program.
Find pricing and points of contact on the contract summary page.
Questions? Email April Cole.
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Contract changes
Products added to, contractor removed from manlifts contract
DES added products to Category Two of contract 02520 for manlifts. Effective April 1, the contract includes equipment from Mec Aerial Work Platforms.
Also effective April 1, Altec Industries, Inc. was removed from Category Three of contract 02520 for manlifts.
Questions? Email Bernadette Connor.
Raised pavement markers contract expires June 30
Contract 06815 for raised pavement markers expires on June 30. Vendors on this contract include:
- Apex Universal
- Traffic Safety Supply Co.
- Arrow (formally under Partner Construction Products)
- Aramsco (includes Alpine Products)
- Ennis-Flint
If you are interested in using this contract, place orders prior to the expiration date.
DES is developing a contract 27923 Raised Pavement Markers that should be effective on July 1.
Questions? Email Jaime Bacon.
Product line updates for Correctional Industries contract
Effective April 2, contract 20122 for Correctional Industries products now offers a more limited selection of janitorial products that complement the offerings from contract 25723 for green janitorial products and supplies. Most janitorial supplies can now be ordered through contract 25723.
Questions? Email Gage Loots.
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Contracts feedback
Help us develop a replacement audio-visual solutions statewide contract
DES is developing contract 00224 for audio-visual (AV) solutions and is looking for purchasers and subject matter experts to share their experience and feedback with us. This new solicitation is under development to succeed the expiring contract?03418.
The new solicitation will establish a contract for the purchase of AV hardware and services. The types of AV hardware and services that will be available to purchase include, but is not limited to, general AV equipment and control panels, AV room design/consultation, installation services, ongoing support, AV management services, governmental function related audio recording, induction loop hearing systems and other AV solutions.
We are hosting a meeting for interested purchasers on April 26 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Attendees will learn more about the contract, the solicitation process, and the ways to participate.
Questions? Email Mitch Gonzales.
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Other goods & services news
Purchasers can more easily find vendors on statewide contracts
DES has made it easier for purchasers to find small, certified veteran and OMWBE-certified businesses on our statewide contracts.
When you visit the contract summary page for the good or service you need to buy, click the link at the top of the page that says: "See vendors on this contract and their certifications." This link takes you to the vendor list that you can sort by certification type, preferences or award type.
This feature makes it easier for state agencies to meet their supplier diversity goals. It's part of our ongoing commitment to support Washington state small, veteran-owned and OMWBE-certified businesses.
Green purchasing specifications available on DES website
DES posted updated green purchasing specifications for procurement and purchasing staff on our website. You can find them by category, and each product-specific specification includes policies, laws and third-party environmental certifications and standards.
Purchasers can copy and paste the specifications into solicitations as mandatory bid or purchasing requirements, price preferences, and additional desirable best value attributes. Purchasers can also refer to these specifications to guide purchasing decisions.
Questions? Email Leatta Dahlhoff.
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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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