Goods and services contracts
DES starts solicitation to replace data communications contract
DES is starting solicitation for contract 05925, data communications, to succeed statewide contract 05819, which expires Sept. 30, 2026.
We are looking for purchasers and subject matter experts to help us develop this contract. If you are interested, join our kick-off meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Dec. 10. Attendees will learn more about the solicitation process, time commitment, and responsibilities. This meeting is not for interested bidders.
Here is the link to the meeting via Microsoft Teams:
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Join the meeting
- Meeting ID: 240 746 694 923 5
- Passcode: Yw3cK7so
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Dial in by phone
- Phone conference ID: 535 387 232#
If you are unable to attend the meeting but purchased from contract 05819 and would like to provide feedback, please complete this survey by Nov. 28.
There will be other opportunities for prospective bidders to provide input on this contract within the next month.
Questions? Email Kasey Brown at [email protected].
Price change for motor vehicles contract
DES posted updated pricing for contractor Bud Clary Ford for contract 28423, motor vehicles. The percent discount of MSRP decreased due to Ford OEM removing government incentives for discounts. This change applies only to the following vehicles and only for the model year 2026:
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2026 Ford Mach-E RWD: From 17.69% to 7.8% discount
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2026 Ford Mach-E AWD: From 16.59% to 7.3% discount
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2026 Ford Expedition 2WD: From 12.71% to 11% discount
Questions? Email Nina Mesihovic at [email protected].
Contractor removed from cutting edges contract
DES removed Winter Equipment Company, Inc. from contract 11421, cutting edges for snowplows and graders, effective Oct. 31.
Questions? Email Jaimie Manus at [email protected].
Other news
We’re updating how we listen
To better support our customers and improve statewide contract management, DES is transitioning from contract-specific and customer-specific listening sessions to commodity-focused sessions. Examples include sessions that focus on IT services and equipment, transportation, and facilities.
This structure creates space for agency and local government subject matter experts to discuss policy changes, industry developments, contractor performance concerns, and operational needs. Participation is limited to Washington government organizations.
Please watch for information about commodity areas and meeting information in this newsletter and share it within your organization.
We’d also love to hear from you about your experience using statewide contracts, if you would like to suggest a new contract, or request a contract listening session.
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