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* Goods and services contracts
* Transportation contracts
* Other news
* Success story
* 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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Goods and services contracts

Price change for geotechnical drilling contract

DES has updated pricing for contract 12922, geotechnical drilling services. The prices increased 1.31% based on the averaged PPIs (producer price indices) allowed in the contract.

Questions? Email Sydney Sauls at [email protected] <[email protected]>.

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DES starts solicitation to replace debt collection services contract 

DES is starting solicitation for contract 11425, debt collection services to succeed statewide contract 01120 [ [link removed] ], which expires Nov. 30, 2026.

This statewide contract provides state agencies and public entities with access to debt collection service firms to collect debt at competitive rates.

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 10 a.m. on Oct. 28. Attendees will learn more about the solicitation process, time commitment, and responsibilities.

Questions? Email Madilyn Graversen at [email protected].

*View contract 11425* [ [link removed] ]


New statewide contract available for restrooms and shower facility solutions 

DES has a new statewide contract 06025, restroom and shower facility solutions.

This contract succeeds contract 02620 [ [link removed] ], which expired Oct. 15.

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

Questions? Email Kara Wells at [email protected].

*View contract 06025* [ [link removed] ]


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Transportation contracts

Share your feedback on the electric vehicle supply equipment contract

DES is holding a listening session for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE). We are interested in hearing how purchasers will be using this future contract, what is happening in the industry, and any other feedback or ideas.

There will be two virtual sessions:

*Meeting 1:*

*When:* 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 12

*Where:* Microsoft Teams [ [link removed] ]


* Meeting ID: 253 812 147 116 5
* Passcode: JL9Bk3Xh

*Meeting 2:*

*When:* 1-2:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 20

*Where:* Microsoft Teams [ [link removed] ]


* Meeting ID: 243 001 384 561 6
* Passcode: jM6rS33R

If you cannot attend and want to share your thoughts about solicitation for EVSE, please contact the procurement coordinator below.

Questions? Email Nina Mesihovic at [email protected] <[email protected]?subject=EVSE%20Feedback>.

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Other news

Deadline extended! Share your feedback on the proposed revised Delegated Authority policy

We’ve *extended the survey deadline to Oct. 31* for feedback on the proposed revised *Delegated Authority Policy* [ [link removed] ].

DES is refreshing the Policy, Procedures, and Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to make them *more clear and useful* for agencies. The proposed revised policy applies when agencies purchase or lease goods and services under Chapter 39.26 RCW [ [link removed] ].

We’d like you to *review the proposed revised* *Policy,** Procedures, and FAQs* and *take a short survey* to share your feedback. Our goal is to make sure the updates reflect agency needs and align the policy with the *new procurement risk assessment process*.

DES will consider all feedback and you can expect to hear about the next steps for the development of this policy.

*View the draft policy and submit feedback* [ [link removed] ]


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Success story

How a fair process helped a small business win

Rally Point’s owner, Matt Tighe, recently reached out to DES to share his gratitude after winning the statewide contract for uniforms and equipment. For his Seattle-based veteran- and micro-owned company, the award was more than a business deal—he calls it, “life-changing.”

He credits the fair and consistent process, along with support from DES staff. Matt said they “never overpromised and always kept the process professional and fair. That level of integrity really stood out.” Matt’s story shows the real impact of equitable procurement practices. By keeping processes clear, consistent, and fair, procurement professionals make it possible for small businesses to compete—and succeed.

We have lots of tools and resources to help. Visit our website to learn more!

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Rally Point

Matt Tighe and Chris Copland

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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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