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"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 starts solicitation to replace fresh dairy contract

DES is starting solicitation 02524 for fresh dairy to replace contract 02016 [ [link removed] ], which expires June 30, 2025. This solicitation is for fresh dairy products, including milk, cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, and buttermilk.

We are looking for purchasers and subject-matter experts to help us develop this contract.

If you are interested, join our kickoff meeting [ [link removed] ] at 11 a.m. on July 10. Attendees will learn more about the solicitation process, time commitment, and responsibilities.

*View contract 02524* [ [link removed] ]


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New statewide contracts

New statewide contract available for raised pavement markers

DES has a new statewide contract 27923 for raised pavement markers and related products. This contract succeeds contract 06815 [ [link removed] ], which expired June 30.

This contract features two OMWBE-certified contractors.

Find contractors, including pricing and points of contact, on the contract summary page.

Questions? Email Jaime Bacon <[email protected]>.

*View contract 27923* [ [link removed] ]


New statewide contract available for water treatment products

Effective July 1, DES has a new statewide contract 25623 for water treatment products. This contract provides products for filtering and chemically treating reclaimed water and wastewater.

This contract features one Washington small business.

Find contractors, including pricing and points of contact, on the contract summary page.

Questions? Email Contract Administrator April Cole <[email protected]>.

*View contract 25623* [ [link removed] ]






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Contract changes

Insurance requirements revised on gases & oxygen contract

DES revised the insurance requirements for contract 23823 for medical, specialty, and industrial gases, and portable oxygen units to all contractors.

Find more information on the contract summary page. Click on the amendment links under "Awarded Contractors" to read the new requirements.

Questions? Email Jaime Bacon <[email protected]>.

*View contract 23823* [ [link removed] ]


DES modifies ADA-compliant vehicles contract

DES signed a Cooperative Purchasing Agreement (CPA) [ [link removed] ] with the state of Alaska for contract 07621 for ADA-compliant vans, minivans, and specialty vehicles. The agreement allows the state of Alaska to use the contract.

DES revised the contract to:


* Add Alaska to the eligible purchasers section
* Change the model/product addition and deletion section
* Add a delivery fee for the state of Alaska section

Find more information on the contract summary page.

Questions? Email Shapoor Naveed <[email protected]>.

*View contract 07621* [ [link removed] ]


New changes to automatic external defibrillators contract

DES signed a participating addendum with Avive Solutions, Inc. to initiate a new cooperative agreement for contract 17522, automatic external defibrillators (AEDs).

This agreement adds a new contractor and replaces the current agreement for contract 00917 [ [link removed] ], which expires on Aug. 4.

The agreement allows manufacturers to partner with approved small local dealers to distribute AEDs, accessories, and support services.

Find information about the manufacturers, distribution, pricing, and points of contact on the contract summary page.

Questions? Email Contract Administrator April Cole <[email protected]>.

*View contract 17522* [ [link removed] ]






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Contracts feedback

DES researches options for new firefighting equipment contract?

DES is researching options for a new statewide contract for firefighting equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), rescue tools, and related supplies and accessories.

DES created a survey to better understand customers' needs and the potential demand. Please complete the survey [ [link removed] ] by July 12 to express your agency?s interest in firefighting equipment.

Questions? Email Brad Stringfellow <[email protected]>.

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Other goods & services news

DES updates enterprise procurement policies

We revised two enterprise procurement policies this month:


* Sole source policy [ [link removed] ]
* Emergency contracts policy [ [link removed] ]

We also published one new policy this month:


* Convenience contract policy [ [link removed] ]

The webpage for each policy contains the policy, timeline with the policy changes, public comment we collected, and effective dates.

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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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