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• Join us for Washington Procurement Connect
• New solicitations  
• New statewide contracts
• Contract changes
• Contract feedback
• Other goods & services 
• 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. 

Join us for Washington Procurement Connect

Have you registered yet?

We are so excited for DES’ inaugural Washington Procurement Connect (WPC), a free, all-day and in-person conference designed to bring together Washington state small, diverse and certified veteran-owned businesses with government procurement professionals to learn, network and create opportunities.

This year's theme is Strengthening Your Business, because small businesses are the backbone of Washington’s economy.

Why you should attend:

• Networking opportunities: Meet and connect with small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses that are selling goods and services you are buying.
• Training and development: Free training classes covering topics such as supplier diversity, green purchasing, construction procurement, emotional intelligence and effective contract management.
• Earn credits: Procurement professionals can earn credits from the Washington chapter of the Institute for Public Procurement (NIGP). This is a great way to enhance your knowledge and expertise in government procurement!

Watch this video from DES Director Tara C. Smith for more information about what you can expect.

• 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8.
• Greater Tacoma Convention Center (1500 Commerce St, Tacoma).

New solicitations

DES starts solicitation for refundable airfare contract

DES plans to succeed contract 00919 with 03624 for fully refundable airfare.

This contract provides fully refundable airline tickets without penalties or restrictions for authorized government travelers, with travel arrangements managed by each agency.

Questions? Email Luke Kulina at [email protected] or the contract team at [email protected].

New statewide contracts

New statewide contract available for police radar, lidar speed enforcement and accident scene reconstruction

DES has a new statewide contract 24823 for police radar, lidar speed enforcement and accident scene reconstruction. It provides state and local law enforcement agencies with speed-measuring devices that comply with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) standards established on its Conforming Product List (CPL).

The following categories of equipment are available on this contract:

• Category A: Speed enforcement
• Category B: Speed advisory systems
• Category C: Accident and crime scene reconstruction  

This contract succeeds contract 00218, which expires Aug. 31.  

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

Questions? Email Brad Stringfellow at [email protected]. 

Contract changes

DES updates name of contractor in illumination traffic signal, intelligent transportation system equipment and parts contract

DES updated contract 04616 for illumination traffic signal, intelligent transportation system equipment and parts to reflect a change in a contractor’s name. Altus Traffic Management, LLC dba Statewide Safety Systems has a new dba, AWP Safety.    

Questions? Email Jaime Bacon at jaime.bacon@[email protected].

DES extends seasonal influenza and other vaccinations contract

DES extended contract 22523 in partnership with MMCAP Infuse for seasonal influenza and other vaccinations until March 31, 2025.  After the contract expires, these products will be available through contract 26323 for medical supply solutions.  

Questions? Email Samantha Johnson at [email protected]. 

Contract feedback

DES needs your input on a translation services – written word statewide contract

DES is developing contract 03824 for translation services – written word to replace contracts 04218 and 01618. DES is looking for purchasers and subject-matter experts to share their experience and feedback with us. 

This solicitation is for translating written words or text and client letters from automated systems from one language to another.

We are hosting a meeting for interested purchasers on Oct. 9 at 3 p.m. Attendees will learn more about the contract, the solicitation process and ways to participate.

Questions? Email DES' Language Access Program.

Other goods & services 

DES needs your input on direct buy policy to set purchase limits

DES is reviewing the current enterprise direct buy procurement policy for goods and services. We are seeking your feedback about necessary revisions, updates, and clarity. 

We are asking state agencies to share feedback about the policy: Is the policy clear? Does the current direct buy spend amounts help agencies spend more money with diverse businesses?  

Please take 10 to 15 minutes to share your experience and help us set the state direct buy exception purchasing limits for the next five years. The survey closes Sept. 19.

Questions? Contact the Enterprise Procurement Policy Team at [email protected]. 

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. 

Share feedback with us about using statewide contracts, suggest a new contract or request a customer listening session.