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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 webpage.
Enterprise Services has added 17 new documents to the Procurement Process Desk Manual 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, 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 page or contact Nick Carrillo, 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 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, 360-480-5232.
LAWN AND GROUNDS EQUIPMENT
Contractor bumps its prices
Vendor Makita USA is increasing its pricing, effective Oct. 1, on Contract 05218 for lawn and grounds equipment.
Questions about the change can be directed to Contract Specialist Jaime Bacon.
WATER DELIVERY
Contract potentially going away
DES is giving early notice that it might not renew Contract 00317 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? authority.
Direct any concerns or questions to DES?s Contracts Team Apple.
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