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*Contracts Connection*

*March 16, 2023*





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NEW CONTRACT

Discovery services: Explore Contract 10521

Enterprise Services has a new statewide contract ? Contract 10521 [ [link removed] ] for discovery services.

Get rid of your old file room: File rooms can be transformed into electronic files through 10521's contract services ... and more.

With OCR technology, hard-copy files can be digitized and run to pull keywords from scanned documents. Floppy disks, CDs, photos and files of various formats can be pulled and collected.

Discovery services?include:


* Data identification
* Data preservation
* Data collection
* Data processing
* Data review
* Data analysis
* Data production
* Data hosting and storage

Contract vendors can do discovery for litigation, claims, and other legal matters. For prices and additional information, explore the Contract Summary <Contract%20Summary> page. For questions, contact Julia Bang <[email protected]> or Team Apple <[email protected]>.

SUPPLIER DIVERSITY

New policy takes effect April 1

Enterprise Services' new Supplier Diversity Policy to increase goods and services purchases from small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses in Washington goes into effect April 1.?

Enterprise Services launched the policy and related resources in October 2022 to give all state employees six months to complete the required training.?The training must be complete by April 1.

Click to find the policy, training information and resources [ [link removed] ] for agencies. Subscribe [ [link removed] ] to supplier diversity training and policy updates.

OFFICE SUPPLIES

New vendor pricing active next month

Contractors for Contract 06019 [ [link removed] ] for office supplies -- Pacific Office Solutions and ODP Business Solutions -- have been approved for price increases on April 1.

Price adjustments will be calculated by category. Categories include:


* Ink and toner
* Batteries
* Writing implements
* Paper, common and specialty
* Filing, reports and storage
* Mailing, packing and shipping
* Other misc.

New pricing will be reflected on the 06019 Contract Summary [ [link removed] ] page by April 1. Questions may be directed to Neva Peckham <[email protected]>.

RENEWABLE DIESEL

Let DES know how pricing should be set

Enterprise Services is seeking feedback on the appropriate price index for R99 (renewable diesel fuel) from purchasers located in any of the seven regions [ [link removed] ] who are purchasing off Contract 08721 [ [link removed] ] for fuels: ?gasoline, diesel and renewables.

DES hopes to hear from purchasers about which index is the appropriate benchmark pricing for R99 ?in their region and whether the price for ultra-low sulfur diesel (ULSD) is a suitable alternative pricing method.

Share feedback and customer perspectives with Shapoor Naveed <[email protected]> or Team Maple <[email protected]>.

DUMP BODIES AND SNOWPLOWS

Contract amendments affect two vendors

DES amended Contract 01117 [ [link removed] ] for dump bodies and snowplows this winter, reflecting pricing changes for one vendor and a contract takeover for another.

Amendments for vendor The Fab Shop:


* One offered a temporary economic price adjustment and clarified price adjustments activated in December.
* Another granted a permanent economic adjustment and further clarified the contract price-adjustment process.

Vendor OSW Repair & Equipment completed an Assignment and Assumption amendment, taking over the contract from Northend Truck Equipment, effective Feb. 1.

ADD-ON OFFICE SYSTEMS

OFFICE SUPPLIES

New email for Creative Office contact

360 Office Solutions, formerly Gordon Products Inc., is still doing business as The Creative Office on two statewide contracts after completion of an Assignment and Assumption.

Ordering processes are not expected to change for Contract 03420 [ [link removed] ] for add-on office systems furniture or Contract 06019 [ [link removed] ] for office supplies. The only change is Scott Brewer's new email address [email protected].

FLOORING

All vendors get the nod for annual price adjustment

DES has approved vendors?for an annual price increase?on Contract?01820 [ [link removed] ]?for flooring and installation services.

The increase was effective as of March 15.? For questions about the adjustment, contact Contract Specialist Jaime Bacon <[email protected]>.

RECYCLED CONTENT PURCHASING

Preference policy now complies with mandate

DES has revised its Recycled Content Purchasing Preference policy (DES-255-00) to align with revisions in state law.

The primary change is a new section that explains the mandate for the use of compost products. Find the revised policy [ [link removed] ] and related resources on the DES website.






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