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* Goods and services contracts
* Medical contracts
* Other 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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Goods and services contracts

Price change for water treatment contract - REVISED

DES will post updated pricing for Polydyne Inc. on contract 25623, water treatment products, effective Feb. 1.  The prices increased 6.6% due to an economic price adjustment.

Questions? Email Kathy Paterson at [email protected] <[email protected]?subject=25623%20Water%20Treatment%20Products>.

*View contract 25623* [ [link removed] ]


Share your feedback on waterborne traffic marking paint contract

DES is seeking feedback for contract 23423, waterborne traffic marking paint. We are interested in hearing how purchasers are using the contract and any other feedback on it.

Share your thoughts about the contract, please complete this survey [ [link removed] ] by Feb. 6.

Questions? Email Julie Hannah at [email protected] <[email protected]?subject=23423%20Waterborne%20Traffic%20Marking%20Paint%20Survey>.

*View contract 23423* [ [link removed] ]


New statewide contract available for generator maintenance, repair, and parts services  

DES has a new statewide contract 06225, generator maintenance, repair, and parts services. This contract succeeds contract 02420 [ [link removed] ], which expires Feb. 7.

This contract features two statewide contractors:


* Legacy Power Systems
* Pacific Power Group LLC

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

Questions? Email David Hallock or Jaime Bacon at [email protected] <[email protected]?subject=06225%20Generator%20Maint.%20Repair%20&%20Part%20Services%20Inquiy>.

*View contract 06225* [ [link removed] ]


DES seeks feedback on small package delivery contract

DES is participating in a NASPO ValuePoint cooperative, contract 00626, small package delivery, to succeed contract 10421, which expires Nov. 27.

This solicitation is for products and services that include courier and delivery services, mailing, and transportation of goods and freight.

DES is holding a listening session.  We are interested in hearing how purchasers are using the contract, their current needs, and any other feedback.


* *When:* 10 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 4
* *Where:*  Virtual meeting

Email the contract specialist below for a link to the meeting.

If you cannot attend and want to share your thoughts about this contract, please complete this survey [ [link removed] ] by Feb. 6.

Questions? Email Kathy Paterson at [email protected].

*View contract 00626* [ [link removed] ]


Linen and laundry services contract extended

DES will extend contract 25223, linen and laundry services, until April 1, 2029.

Questions?  Email Kathy Paterson at [email protected] <[email protected]?subject=25223%20Linen%20and%20Laundry%20Services>.

*View contract 25223* [ [link removed] ]


Fencing materials and related products contract will expire in December

Contract 04915, fencing materials and related products, expires on Dec. 31. DES is not renewing the contract. 

Fencing materials and related products can be purchased under contract 15222 [ [link removed] ], walk-in building supplies. For fencing installation, coordinate through DES Facility Professional Services (FPS) [ [link removed] ], Municipal Services Research Center (MRSC) [ [link removed] ] webpage for public works services, or other approved procurement methods.

Questions? Email Carmen Hill at [email protected] <[email protected]?subject=23423%20Waterborne%20Traffic%20Marking%20Paint%20Survey>. 

*View contract 04915* [ [link removed] ]


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Medical contracts

DES starts solicitation to replace medical supply solutions contract  

DES is starting solicitation for contract 00126, medical supply solutions, to succeed statewide contract 26323 [ [link removed] ], which expires April 30.

This solicitation is for the purchase of medical supplies, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, diagnostic instruments and supplies, ambulatory equipment, instruments, and healthcare solutions on an as-needed basis.

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 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 5. Attendees will learn more about the solicitation process, time commitment and responsibilities.

Questions? Email Davis Abbott at [email protected] <[email protected]?subject=Inquiry%20re%20Sourcing%20Team%20Kickoff>.

*View contract 00126* [ [link removed] ]


Share your feedback on the medical supplies and medical testing contracts

DES is holding a listening session for the following contracts:


* Laboratory Equipment & Supplies: Contract 20722 [ [link removed] ]
* Condoms and Related Products: Contract 24323 [ [link removed] ]
* Medical Supply Solutions: Contract 26323 [ [link removed] ]
* Drug and Alcohol Testing, Products, and Services: Contract 07625 [ [link removed] ]
* Medical Diagnostic Testing: Contract 02119 [ [link removed] ]
* Automatic External Defibrillator & Accessories (AED): Contract 17522 [ [link removed] ]

We are interested in hearing how purchasers are using the contract and any other feedback on it.  


* *When:* 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 10
* *Where:* Virtual meeting

Email the contract specialist below for the meeting link.    

Questions? Email Davis Abbott at [email protected]_.

 

Share your feedback on facility maintenance and repair-related contracts

DES is holding a listening session for the following contracts: 


* HVAC Services: Contract 04224 [ [link removed] ]
* Generator Maintenance and Repair: Contract 02420 (will eventually be replaced by contract 06225) [ [link removed] ]
* Flooring and Installation: Contract 29223 [ [link removed] ]
* HVAC Parts: Contract 27723 [ [link removed] ]
* Doors, Frames, and Hardware: Contract 29723 [ [link removed] ]
* Plumbing Fixtures, Repair Parts, and Culverts: Contract 23623 [ [link removed] ]
* Refuse Management Equipment (Sourcewell): Contract 00820 [ [link removed] ]
* NASPO Facilities MRO and Industrial Supplies: Contract 19922 [ [link removed] ]
* Walk-In Building Supplies: Contract 15222 [ [link removed] ]
* Relocatable Building Solutions: Contract 01124 [ [link removed] ]

We are interested in hearing how purchasers are using the contract and any other feedback on it.  


* *When:* 11:00 a.m.on Feb. 10
* *Where:* Virtual meeting

Please send requests for an invitation to the email address below.

Questions? Email [email protected].

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Other news

Reminder: We want your feedback! 

We are still collecting feedback on the Contracts Connection format. For the past few months, we’ve organized this newsletter by contract category, and we want to know what works best for you.

Please take a few minutes to complete our short survey [ [link removed] ] and help shape future editions of Contracts Connection. Thank you for your input!

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Changes to the Washington Procurement Manual

The Washington State Procurement Manual helps public procurement professionals implement and manage contracts on behalf of their organizations. The tools and templates on the procurement manual help agencies and governmental entities comply with state procurement laws and policies. DES is the state’s procurement authority and updates the documents and processes as public procurement evolves.

The following items on the Washington State Procurement Manual have been updated, effective Jan. 15.


* Document name: Competitive solicitation
* Backgrounder: Competitive solicitation template
* Backgrounder: Contract template
* Backgrounder: Exhibit A – Bidder’s certification
* Exhibit E: Contract issues list

*Summary of changes:*

The documents are updated to show that the contract is now labeled Exhibit B. Non-cost factors (performance requirements) are labeled Exhibit D.

*Reason for changes:*

DES is seeing an increase in the number of posted solicitations that do not use a non-cost factor exhibit. When that happens, the templates require additional language or changes. Renaming the contract as Exhibit B reduces the necessary adjustments to the templates during solicitation drafting. If a non-cost exhibit is used, it will be labeled as the next letter.

Questions? Contact the DES contracts liaison at [email protected].

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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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