Goods and services contracts
DES adds additional awards for spoken language interpreter services contract
DES added two contractors to contract 06821, spoken language interpreter services - IPI, OPI, and VRI (CBA). To meet purchasers’ needs, DES is leveraging the original solicitation to make additional awards to qualified bidders who were not initially awarded a contract. The additional contracts took effect Nov. 24 and Dec. 9.
The new contractors added are:
- Baystate Interpreters, Inc.
- Jrivera Associates, Inc.
Find contractors, including pricing and points of contact, on the contract summary page.
Questions? Email Natalie Lavinsky at [email protected].
Price change for spoken language interpreter services contract
DES posted updated pricing for contract 18222, spoken language interpreter services - IPI, OPI, and VRI (Non-CBA). The prices increased 7%.
Questions? Email Natalie Lavinsky at [email protected].
Price change for water treatment contract
DES will post updated pricing for contract 25623, water treatment products, effective Feb. 1. The prices increased 6.6% due to an economic price adjustment.
Questions? Email Kathy Paterson at [email protected].
DES starts solicitation to replace lamp supplies contract
DES is starting a solicitation for contract 13825, lamps, ballasts, retrofit kits, and lamp recycling containers, to succeed statewide contract 03020, which expires Jan. 31, 2027.
We will be hosting a meeting for interested purchasers soon. Attendees will learn more about the contract, the solicitation process, and the ways to participate.
Questions? Email Polina Boyle at [email protected].
New statewide contract available for paint and paint supplies
DES has a new statewide contract 07925, paint and paint supplies. This is a new contract and features green products.
Find contractors, including pricing and points of contact, on the contract summary page.
Questions? Email [email protected].
Water treatment contract extended
DES extended contract 25623, water treatment products, to July 1, 2029.
Questions? Email Kathy Paterson at [email protected].
Price updated for food service contract
DES posted updated pricing for contract 16722, food service disposables. Prices increased for many of the items on contract due to manufacturing and operating costs.
Questions? Email Kathy Paterson at [email protected].
DES makes change to armored car and courier services contract
DES and Always Ready LLC have agreed to a mutual termination on contract 26423, armored car and courier services. Always Ready LLC will no longer provide services through this contract to eligible purchasers.
The contract summary page has information on the other available contractors that will continue to provide services to purchasers.
Questions? Email Sarah Smith at [email protected].
Share your feedback on language access program contracts
The DES Language Access Program (LAP) hosts a monthly meeting for state agency purchasers. In the meetings, DES provides updates on statewide contracts, answers any questions, and guides a discussion on feedback, concerns, and best practices.
If you are interested in attending, please email [email protected].
Medical contracts
New statewide contract available for medical diagnostic testing services
DES has a new statewide contract 06825, medical diagnostic testing services. This contract succeeds contract 02119, which expired Jan. 10.
This contract features two statewide contractors:
- Laboratory Corporation of America (Labcorp)
- Interpath Laboratory, Inc.
Find contractors, including pricing and points of contact, on the contract summary page.
Questions? Email Brad Stringfellow at [email protected] or Davis Abbott at [email protected].
Share your feedback on the medical supplies and medical testing contracts
DES is holding a listening session for the following contracts:
We are interested in hearing how purchasers are using the contract and any other feedback on it.
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When: 10:30 a.m. on Feb. 10
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Where: Virtual meeting
Email the contract specialist below for the meeting link.
Questions? Email Davis Abbott at [email protected].
Tell us what you think about the pharmaceutical wholesale contract
DES is holding a listening session for contract 29123, pharmaceutical wholesale. We are interested in hearing how purchasers are using the contract, as well as any other feedback.
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When: 2 p.m. on Jan. 29
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Where: Virtual meeting
Email the contract specialist below for the meeting link.
If you cannot attend and want to share your thoughts about these contracts, please complete this survey by Feb. 8.
Questions? Email April Cole at [email protected].
Share your feedback on pharmaceutical and dental products and services contracts
DES is holding a listening session for the following contracts:
We are interested in hearing how purchasers are using the contracts and any other feedback on them.
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When: 2 p.m. on Jan. 27
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Where: Virtual meeting
Email the contract specialist below for the meeting link.
If you cannot attend and want to share your thoughts about these contracts, please complete this survey by Feb. 12.
Questions? Email April Cole at [email protected].
Transportation contracts
Share your thoughts on street sweepers contract
DES seeks feedback about awarding vendors on contract 13425, street sweepers. This is a cooperative contract from Sourcewell.
Sourcewell has awarded eight contractors that can considered for participating addenda on Washington’s contract. Please review the list of available contractors and send us with your recommendations on which contractors we should award in Washington.
Questions? Email Alec La Brayere at [email protected].
Join the conversation on transportation purchasing
The transportation purchasers forum brings together state and local agencies to align on transportation contracting, vendor performance, and upcoming procurement opportunities. This year's focus is on using commodity groups to streamline contracts, improve efficiency, and strengthen vendor engagement.
Attendees will gain practical insights, share best practices, and build connections that support more coordinated, effective transportation procurement.
Meeting 1: Welcome and introductions and agency goals for 2026
- When: 9:30-11 a.m. on Jan. 27
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Join the meeting
- Meeting ID: 266 879 983 809 6
- Passcode: 7S9dP6UE
- Dial in by phone
- +1 564-999-2000,,514049042# United States, Olympia
- (833) 322-1218,,514049042# United States (Toll-free)
- Phone conference ID: 514 049 042#
Meeting 2: Walk-through of CARS and transit bus purchases
- When: 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. on Jan 27
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Join the meeting
- Meeting ID: 232 296 682 309 2
- Passcode: 9ms9oS2P
- Dial in by phone
- +1 564-999-2000,,675109250# United States, Olympia
- (833) 322-1218,,675109250# United States (Toll-free)
- Phone conference ID: 675 109 250#
Questions? Email Terrance Bond at [email protected].
Other news
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