New solicitations
DES starts solicitation to replace statewide transit bus contract
DES is developing the replacement contract 04824, transit buses. This contract will succeed contract 06719, which expires March 31, 2026.
We are looking for purchasers and subject matter experts to help us develop the new contract and share feedback. We are also looking for evaluators with expertise in transit buses to help us evaluate the bids.
If you are unable to help but still have feedback, please complete a vendor and contract performance survey or contact the procurement coordinator below.
Questions? Email Nina Mesihovic at [email protected].
DES solicits new contract for temporary healthcare staffing services
DES is soliciting new statewide contract 07125, temporary healthcare staffing services, replacing canceled statewide contract 26223.
This solicitation is for staffing in several categories, including nurses, prescribers, dental, dietetic, telehealth, pharmaceutical, laboratory/imaging, administrative, and mental and behavioral health.
If you purchase these services or you are a potential customer of this contract, please consider completing this survey by May 1.
Questions? Email Samantha Lowdon at [email protected].
DES starts solicitation for fuel contract
DES is developing a solicitation for a fuel contract (gasoline, diesel, and renewables), which will succeed statewide contract 08721, and is looking for purchasers and subject matter experts to share their experience and feedback with us. The current contract expires Dec. 31, 2026.
We are hosting a meeting for interested purchasers on May 21 at 10 a.m. Attendees will have a chance to provide feedback, learn more about the contract, the solicitation process, and how to participate. Please contact the procurement coordinator below for an invite to the feedback session. If you have input but cannot attend, please complete this contract performance survey.
Questions? Email Shapoor Naveed at [email protected].
New statewide contracts
New statewide contract available for radio frequency identification solutions
DES has a new statewide contract 04618, radio frequency identification (RFID) solutions for asset tracking and library management. This contract will take effect May 1.
This contract features one Washington small business.
Find contractors, including pricing and points of contact, on the contract summary page.
Questions? Email Jolene Haney at [email protected].
Contract changes
DES changes pricing for office furniture contract
DES posted updated pricing for contract 21422, office furniture and related services. The pricing structure for Haworth Inc. and Steelcase Inc. changed from hourly rates to being quoted per project. Price changes went into effect April 1 for Haworth Inc. and April 7 for Steelcase Inc.
Questions? Email Kathy Paterson at [email protected].
DES assigns new contractor to fresh dairy contract
DES updated contract 02016, fresh dairy. The contract with Cart and Can LLC is now assigned to Springbrook Farms Inc. Springbrook Farms Inc. will fulfill all outstanding orders with Cart and Can LLC. The change will go into effect May 1.
Questions? Email Kathy Paterson at [email protected].
DES changes pricing for environmental consulting services contract
DES posted updated pricing for contract 22222, environmental consulting services (excluding professional license work). The prices increased 2.39% as part of an automatic economic adjustment.
Questions? Email Sarah Smith at [email protected].
DES starts annual renewal process for software license
DES started the annual renewal process for contract 09112, Statistical Analysis System (SAS) software license. The current license expires June 14.
DES coordinates purchases of SAS software to receive bulk discounts for our state customers. End users may be contacted by their internal partners for any updates, if needed.
Questions? Email us at [email protected].
Other contract news
Share your feedback on new resource for artificial intelligence contract clauses
DES is seeking your feedback about a new artificial intelligence (AI) contract clauses template posted to Washington's procurement manual. The goal of these clauses is to give guidance to state agencies when contracting for generative AI, according to Executive Order 24-01.
As the use of AI continues to grow, DES would like feedback on the new clauses or other issues agencies experience regarding AI contract terms. Additional guidance on AI is available on the Washington Technology Solutions website.
Questions or feedback? Email the DES Contracts Liaison at [email protected].
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