Alliance Northwest 2025
Alliance Northwest 2025 is a comprehensive government contracting and business networking event scheduled for March 19-20, 2025, at the Greater Tacoma Convention Center. The procurement opportunity spans multiple Washington state jurisdictions, including 41 counties and numerous cities, with the primary objective of connecting government agencies, prime contractors, and small businesses. The event features a robust program including an exhibit hall, keynote speakers, training tracks, and one-on-one matchmaking sessions designed to facilitate business-to-government interactions. A unique "Ready Room" will provide hands-on strategic support for participants, and an evening reception will offer casual networking opportunities with food and drinks. The event's key deliverables include direct engagement opportunities, strategic business development resources, and potential contract matchmaking for businesses interested in government sales. Registration is available through AllianceNorthwest.org, with early bird pricing of $99 per ticket ending January 15, after which the price increases to $150. The submission deadline for participation is March 19, 2025.
The event appears to have specific targeting for small and diverse businesses, with a focus on supporting enterprises seeking government contracts. While no explicit set-aside designations are detailed, the event structure suggests a preference for small business engagement and minority-owned enterprise participation. The networking event does not represent a traditional procurement with a specific contract award, but instead serves as a platform for potential future government contracting opportunities across Washington state. No specific budget ranges or award values are explicitly stated, though the event itself requires registration fees. The broad geographic coverage, including urban centers like Spokane, Tacoma, and Seattle, as well as rural counties, indicates a comprehensive approach to connecting businesses with government procurement opportunities. The event aims to bridge gaps between government buyers, prime contractors, and small businesses, potentially creating pathways for future contract acquisitions across various sectors and jurisdictions.
Washington
3/19/25, 12:00 AM 1/13/25, 12:00 AM 07815 - Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning HVAC
The State of Washington is issuing a statewide master contract for the purchase of Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) parts and supplies. The contract will cover various state agencies, institutions of higher education, cities, counties, political subdivisions, and nonprofit corporations across multiple jurisdictions in Washington. The contract term is 2 years, with optional extensions up to 8 years total. Bidders must provide discounted pricing off of manufacturers' published list prices, and will be evaluated based on offering the highest discounts. The solicitation includes details on ordering procedures, delivery requirements, and customer service. The bid response is due on March 10, 2016, with a contract start date of June 4, 2016. The state estimates annual sales of $2 million over the initial 1-year term.
The state strongly encourages participation by minority, women, veteran, and small businesses, though no preference will be included in the evaluation. There are no set-aside requirements mentioned. The state will apply reciprocity adjustments for out-of-state bidders. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent vendors or provide a specific budget range, but notes the contract will be managed through a 0.74% administrative fee paid by the awarded contractor(s).
Washington
3/31/16, 12:00 AM 2/17/16, 12:00 AM RP035-23, Lease of Box Hangars at Gwinnett County Airport (LZU)
The state and local contracting opportunity is for the Lease of Box Hangars at Gwinnett County Airport (LZU) in Georgia, identified as RP035-23. The Gwinnett County Department of Transportation is issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for this lease opportunity. The selected firm(s) will be responsible for the improvement, maintenance, and operation of the existing aircraft hangars at the airport. A mandatory pre-proposal conference and site tour are scheduled for October 10, 2023, and proposals are due by October 23, 2023. The evaluation criteria include rent and financial benefits to the county, incorporation of airport architectural standards, site improvements/maintenance of existing facilities, intangible benefits, and references.
The solicitation documents indicate that submittals from firms currently on the Gwinnett County ineligible source list will not be considered. The addenda provide clarification on the minimum base rent for the hangar, ramp, and unimproved areas, which is a total of $1,047.75 per month, and confirm that proposals offering monthly rental rates below this amount will not be considered. The addenda also state that the E-Verify requirement applies to this proposal. The award notice indicates the contract has been awarded to AeroVentures Flying Club, Inc. for Hangar 2 and Equinoxx Aviation LZU, LLC for Hangars 3 and 4, but does not provide details on the pricing, contract terms, or total value of the awards.
Georgia
10/30/23, 2:50 PM 10/4/23, 4:29 PM 1 X Air Attack Platform Configured Aircraft
This is a solicitation issued by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for a single or multi-engine, high-wing, contractor-owned and operated aircraft to serve as an Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) platform. The aircraft will be used for wildfire suppression, aerial fire reconnaissance, and other aerial incident management activities in Washington, with possible missions in Oregon and Idaho. The aircraft must be equipped with specific communications, navigation, and safety equipment and be available for exclusive use by the Washington government from June 1, 2017 to August 29, 2017, with five one-year option periods. The aircraft and a qualified pilot-in-command (PIC) with a relief PIC must be stationed at the Deerpark Municipal Airport. Payment will be based on daily availability and hourly flight time rates, with additional pay items for services like extended standby and additional pilots. The contractor must meet strict maintenance, safety, and insurance requirements.
This solicitation does not appear to have any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The solicitation does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor does it mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. The solicitation does not provide an exact award value or budget range, but the payment structure indicates that the contract value will be based on daily availability and hourly flight time rates.
Washington
2/25/17, 12:00 AM 2/16/17, 12:00 AM 24-224 Security Camera Improvement
The Augusta, Georgia Commission is seeking bids for a Security Camera Improvement project at the Augusta Regional Airport located in Richmond County. The project involves upgrading the airport's security camera system, with specific details on the required equipment quantities and installation. Bidders must submit their responses by September 20, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. via a ZOOM meeting. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for September 3, 2024, and an optional site visit will be held on September 4, 2024. All questions must be submitted by September 5, 2024. The contract will be awarded to the successful bidder and will require a 10% bid bond, a 100% performance bond, and a 100% payment bond. Bidding documents can be obtained from the Augusta, GA Procurement Department for a non-refundable fee of $150.00.
The solicitation specifies that all businesses must be given the opportunity to submit bids on this project. The successful bidder must comply with the Georgia E-Verify law, which requires contractors and subcontractors to enroll in E-Verify for public contracts over $2,499. No incumbent vendors or current contractors were mentioned, and the available budget or potential award value was not disclosed.
Georgia
9/20/24, 11:00 AM 8/8/24, 3:03 PM