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*Contracts Connection
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*Sept. 15, 2022*





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PROCUREMENT TOOLS

New manual details processes for agencies

New procurement tools and templates are now available on the Procurement Consulting Services [ [link removed] ] webpage.

Enterprise Services has added 17 new documents to the Procurement Process Desk Manual [ [link removed] ] which contains a collection of procurement tools and templates to help state agencies when performing their own competitive solicitations, from planning and strategizing through awarding a contract. ?

In addition, DES has updated several documents to align with current contracting laws, policies and best practices.

IT CABLING

Category 2 offers flexibility for equipment purchasers

A second category for Contract 05620 [ [link removed] ], established earlier this year, offers IT cabling purchasers access to fiber-optic and copper cable and related equipment for cabling and IT network physical infrastructure projects.

While Category 1 provides for all the parts and materials required for contract vendors to complete installations and servicing for customers, Category 2 allows customers to buy one-offs and equipment needed to perform repairs and installations themselves.

Category 2 customers can choose from a wide variety of products from the awarded contract vendors, Graybar and Presidio. For more information and the complete list of Category 2 products, visit the Contract Summary [ [link removed] ] page or contact Nick Carrillo <[email protected]>, 360-407-8055.

TRAFFIC SIGNS

Developing solicitation aims to merge four contracts

Enterprise Services welcomes stakeholder support in developing a new contract for traffic signs and sign materials.

The new contract will ?offer multiple categories, merging three current contracts and one past contract:


* 02717 ? Portable roadway signs and stands
* 01213 - Sign blanks
* 05115 - Reflective sheeting and guidepost accessories
* 02415 - Sign support materials

DES is determining the scope of this procurement, which can be found in Current and Future Bid Opportunities [ [link removed] ] on the DES website.

The first sourcing team meeting for the solicitation is at 1 p.m. Sept. 22. If interested in providing feedback or joining the sourcing team, contact Carmen Hill <[email protected]>, 360-480-5232.

LAWN AND GROUNDS EQUIPMENT

Contractor bumps its prices

Vendor Makita USA is increasing its pricing, effective Oct. 1, on Contract 05218 [ [link removed] ] for lawn and grounds equipment.

Questions about the change can be directed to Contract Specialist Jaime Bacon <[email protected]>.

WATER DELIVERY

Contract potentially going away

DES is giving early notice that it might not renew Contract 00317 [ [link removed] ] for water delivery services, which is scheduled to expire in August 2023.

Agencies using the contract now would be able to continue purchasing under their Direct Buy [ [link removed] ]? authority.

Direct any concerns or questions to DES?s Contracts Team Apple <[email protected]>.






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