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*Contracts Connection*

*Aug. 22, 2022*





NEW CONTRACT

Snow and ice control contract goes live

Enterprise Services announces the launch of? Contract 11021 [ [link removed] ] for snow and ice control products (highways and roadways).

The contract was awarded by regions and categories of product (rock salt, brine salt, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride, etc.). The new contract replaces Contract 02714 [ [link removed] ]. Questions about either contract can be directed to Kevin McMicheal <[email protected]>, 360-407-7914.






GREEN JANITORIAL PRODUCTS

New solicitation to replace 00812

Enterprise Services is creating a new solicitation to replace expiring Contract 00812 [ [link removed] ] for green janitorial products and supplies.

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New Solicitation 16622 can be found under DES Planned Procurements [ [link removed] ]. The contract will focus on green janitorial products ONLY and is intended to meet many of Washington?s environmentally preferred purchasing initiatives.

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DES is looking for sourcing team members for the new solicitation; contact Neva Peckham at Contracts Team Fir <[email protected]> if interested in being on the team.

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DES will host a kickoff meeting at 1 p.m. Sept. 13 for DES to share goals for the solicitation. The meeting invitation is below.

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To provide a detailed response and help Washington stay Clean and Green, click on this survey [ [link removed] ]. Please return your survey response by Sept. 16.

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*Join Zoom Meeting*

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Meeting ID: 983 4253 8029

Password: 272736

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RFID

DES seeks sourcing team members

Enterprise Services is?looking for help from stakeholders to develop a new statewide contract for radio frequency identification (RFID).

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The new solicitation number is 04618 [ [link removed] ] and can be found under DES Planned Procurements [ [link removed] ]. DES is specifically looking for subject matter experts who can serve as sourcing team members for the new solicitation.

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Contact David Jorgensen at _Contracts Team Cypress_ with any questions.

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SPOKEN LANGUAGE INTERPRETERS

Help craft the next contract

Enterprise Services is?looking for help from stakeholders in developing a new statewide master contract for the Language Access Program.

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The contract scope of work would include spoken language interpreter services for in-person (IPI), over the phone (OPI), and video remote (VRI) through on-demand and pre-scheduled options.

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The new solicitation will establish a contract to replace expiring Contract?02819 [ [link removed] ]?and will be designed specifically for those who are not subject to the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) for language access providers.

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Sourcing team members can help decide what will be in the contract and ensure their agency?s priorities are considered.

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Enterprise Services will host an initial sourcing team member meeting in preparation for the rebid at 1:30 p.m. Sept. 1 for no more than one hour. Attendance at this meeting is not required, but recommended. If considering joining the sourcing team, complete the registration here [ [link removed] ] or contact DES?s Antoinette Wynne <[email protected]>.

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CREDIT MONITORING

New solicitation will replace 04715

Enterprise Services is creating a new contract/solicitation for credit monitoring.

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Contract 01220 [ [link removed] ] for information security services replaced Contract 04715 [ [link removed] ] ?for data breach and credit monitoring, but the credit monitoring category was not awarded. Therefore, DES is creating a new solicitation for that category.

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DES is interested in feedback to better understand the way agencies use this contract and how DES can improve on the next contract. Please respond?by Aug. 31?to these questions:


* How do you currently use Master Contract 04715?
* What features do you like about the contract?
* How can a future credit monitoring contract be improved?

DES is also looking for sourcing team members to participate in discussions on credit monitoring. Contact Stacia Wasmundt <[email protected]> if you have time to help on the sourcing team. More information about this will be coming soon.

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WATERBORNE TRAFFIC MARKING PAINT

Feedback requested about tote-return process

Enterprise Services is seeking feedback about the process of tote returns on Contract 02817 [ [link removed] ].

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For information on any areas of concern with the process, third-party involvement, or any absorbed costs, contact DES?s Jaime Bacon <[email protected]>, 360-407-8456.

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AVIATION FUEL -- OLYMPIA

Contractor approved for price increase

Jorgensen Air Services LLC has been approved for a price increase on aviation fuel for the Olympia Airport.

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The price increase will tentatively be effective Sept. 1. ?Review the Contract Summary [ [link removed] ] page for updates and any revision in pricing. Contact Contract Specialist Jaime Bacon <[email protected]>, 360-407-8456, with questions.

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PAINTING SERVICES

Needed: Sourcing team members and subject experts

Enterprise Services is looking for contributors for a new contract solicitation for painting services.

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If interested in shaping the new contract, or have feedback to provide, contact Contract Specialist Polina Boyle <[email protected]>.

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For information and a project schedule, check the Planned Procurement [ [link removed] ] page.

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SCRAP METAL

Help create the next state contract

Enterprise Services is interested in feedback from users of expiring Contract 00515 as it builds a new solicitation for scrap metal collection and recycling [ 00515 ].

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DES is asking for answers to the questions below to learn how customers are using 00515 and how to make improvements for the next contract.

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Questions:


* How do you currently use Contract 00515?
* What features do you like about the Contract?
* What improvements are needed for a future scrap metal collection and recycling contract?

The current contract expires May 30, 2023. DES is looking for sourcing team members to participate in discussions on the next contract, which will provide for removal and sale of publicly owned scrap metal. The contract offers a way for agencies to easily recycle and get money for their scrap metal.

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Contact Contracts Team Apple <[email protected]> to help on the sourcing team.

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STATEWIDE CONTRACTS TEAMS

DES close to 100 percent staffing

Over the past year, Enterprise Services has been working toward 100 percent staffing to be able to provide a high level of customer service.?

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We?re getting close. We just wanted to share that we now have five statewide contract teams organized by different areas of focus. See below for each team and its supervisor if you need additional support in that commodity portfolio.

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For the full list of team members, visit this page [ [link removed] ].


* Team Apple ? Professional services.? Supervisor: Tim Foitzik
* Team Cedar ? Facilities. Supervisor: Alex Kenesson
* Team Cypress ? IT goods and services.? Supervisor: Kim Kirkland
* Team Fir ? Common goods and medical. Supervisor: Nicholas Ioanna
* Team Maple ? Transportation. Supervisor: Kelli Carmony

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