New statewide contracts
New statewide contract available for motor vehicles
DES has a new statewide contract 28423 for motor vehicles.
This contract replaces contract 05916 for motor vehicles, which expired Jan. 5.
This contract features three small businesses. Find pricing and points of contact on the contract summary page.
Questions? Email Nina Mesihovic at [email protected].
Contract changes
DES removes contractor from environmental consulting services contract
DES removed Dale Thoemke from contract 22222, environmental consulting services, effective Jan. 16. The contract summary page has information on the other available contractors that will continue to provide the services to purchasers.
Questions? Email Sarah Smith at [email protected].
Expiring lawn and ground equipment contract will lead to purchasing gap
Contract 05218, lawn and grounds equipment--parts and accessories, expires March 31. There will be a gap in contract coverage. We encourage purchasers to place orders before the expiration date.
We expect to award new contract 28123 this spring.
Questions? Email Polina Boyle at [email protected].
Green contract news
DES updates green specifications for purchasers
Sustainable purchasing made easier! We are introducing a new section to this bulletin to help you stay informed on the latest updates to green contracts and specifications to meet your environmental goals.
DES has updated several specifications for green purchases, which include:
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Services category: Updates for court reporting, document destruction, engineering, fuel station inspection, and integrated pest management.
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Office supplies category: Updates for mats.
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Building construction and maintenance products category: Updates for heavy duty construction and a new specification for trailers.
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Food and food service equipment category: Updates for food specifications.
Success spotlight
Events that drive results: Increasing spend with SDVBs
Finding ways to connect small, diverse, and veteran-owned businesses (SDVBs) and purchasers is proving to deliver measurable results!
For example, we held an event in May that brought together government leaders, procurement professionals, and SDVBs from the business consulting statewide contract and resulted in significant growth in state spending with those businesses.
Key outcomes:
- A 4% increase in spending immediately after the event.
- Over the next six months, spending growth sustained at an impressive 34%, demonstrating the lasting impact of these connections.
Why these events work:
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Building relationships: These events create direct connections between SDVBs and procurement professionals, promoting collaboration and trust.
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Targeted engagement: Activities like guided networking and discussions ensure businesses understand agency needs and procurement processes.
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Creating visibility: By showcasing SDVBs' expertise, these events help procurement leaders identify and prioritize diverse suppliers.
Looking ahead
DES is committed to expanding opportunities for SDVBs through continued engagement and events. Our next Meet the Vendors event will focus on IT statewide contracts.
Why it matters
Events like these help DES achieve our goal of maximizing opportunities for small and diverse businesses while driving sustainable economic growth for communities statewide.
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