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*Contracts Connection*

*Dec. 16, 2022*





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CORRECTIONAL INDUSTRIES PRINT AND SIGNAGE

CI has ceased printing and imaging services

Effectively immediately, Correctional Industries will no longer accept orders for print, sign, and engraved products (Contract 04918 [ [link removed] ]).

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Agencies may use DES Printing & Imaging [ [link removed] ] for their print-shop needs, but DES recognizes some services formerly offered by CI may not be completely covered by this solution. Outside of services offered by DES Printing & Imaging, it is recommended agencies use either Direct Buy [ [link removed] ] or their own procurement authorities. DES might consider offering these services at a later date.

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Direct printing and imaging questions to DES Printing & Imaging <[email protected]>?or Contract Specialist Kevin McMicheal <[email protected]>.

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CANCELED

Procurement for impact attenuators will not go forward

Enterprise Services, upon consultation with the sourcing team, has decided to cancel the proposed procurement to replace Contract?02417 [ [link removed] ] for impact attenuators.

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The current contract expires July 31, 2023. Purchasers can use Contract 02417 up to that date, after which they will be required to use their own procurement authorities.

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Contact DES's?Jaime Bacon <[email protected]>, 360-407-8456, with questions about this decision.

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LAWN AND GROUNDS EQUIPMENT

Vendor drops product from catalog

Effective Jan. 1, vendor Fiber Marketing International will no longer sell Bandit equipment, which will create a gap in manufactured products available on Contract 05218 [ [link removed] ].

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Contact?Jaime Bacon <[email protected]>, 360-407-8456, with questions about the product gap or Contract 05218.

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ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING

Jan. 19 sourcing team meeting for new solicitation

Enterprise Services is creating a new solicitation for a statewide contract for environmental consulting services. Previous contract 05014? [ [link removed] ]expired in April 2021.

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Agency representatives interested in contributing to development of new Contract 22222 [ [link removed] ] are asked to consider joining as a sourcing team member. Agencies? feedback will help DES to better understand the way the previous contract was, what can be improved, and how to better serve purchaser needs.

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Contact DES?s Victoria Scotti <[email protected]>, 360-480-2665, if interested in joining the sourcing team. More information about responsibilities and time commitments will be provided during the first meeting on Jan. 19.

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Questions about the contract can be directed to Scotti or Team Apple <[email protected]>.

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LINEN AND LAUNDRY

US Linen and Uniform prices set to rise

US Linen and Uniform has been approved for a price increase on Contract 01715 for linen and laundry services, effective Dec. 22.

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The new price sheet can be found on the Contract Summary [ [link removed] ] page for 01715 when the amendment is executed. Questions can be directed to DES's?April Overstreet <[email protected]>.

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LAB EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

DES set to post solicitation for new ValuePoint contract

Contract 07215 [ [link removed] ]for lab equipment and supplies will expire March 31, 2023, and is scheduled for re-bid by NASPO ValuePoint with Idaho as the lead state.

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DES anticipates posting the solicitation for the replacement contract (20722) in December. Updates can be found on the Planned Procurement [ [link removed] ] page.

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Questions or input about the contract can be directed to DES?s Connie Stewart <[email protected]> 360-407-8447, or Contracts Team Maple <[email protected]>, 360-407-2212.

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WSP CUSTOM UNIFORM

Vendor prices to rise

Vendor Uniforms2Gear has been approved for a price increase on Contract 01420 for WSP custom uniform, effective Dec. 31.

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The new price sheet can be found on the Contract Summary [ [link removed] ] page for 01420 when the amendment is fully executed.

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The contract is available for use by Washington State Patrol and other eligible purchasers such as state agencies, state institutions of higher education, and organizations with a Master Contracts Usage Agreement (MCUA [ [link removed] ]).

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LESS-LETHAL MUNITIONS

New contract launches with two vendors

Enterprise Services announces new Contract 15322 [ [link removed] ] for less-lethal munitions, active as of Dec. 10.

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The new contract, which replaces Contract 01716, was awarded by category to the following vendors:


* Hurricane Butterfly Law Enforcement (Washington Small Business): All categories
* Curtis Blue Line: Category 1 only

Additional detail about the products available in each category can be found by following the link above. Questions about the contract can be directed to Neva Peckham at Contracts Team Fir <[email protected]>, 360-407-2213.

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