Exhibit B - Goods Specifications.docx

EXHIBIT B-GOODS SPECIFICATIONS (BIDDER RESPONSE REQUIRED)

Type/print full legal name of bidder

Instructions:

Note: Bidder must follow the instructions outlined in this Exhibit or the bid will be deemed to be nonresponsive and rejected.

1. Insert bidder’s legal business name in the box above.

2. Review and respond to all questions. Bidders must respond to all Requirement ID’s (REQ ID) [1-7].

· Pass/Fail Specifications: These specifications are mandatory minimum specifications. Bidder must meet each and all of these specifications. If bidder selects ‘No’ for any of these specifications, the bid will be deemed to be nonresponsive, and bidder will be disqualified from further consideration.

3. Submit the exhibit as a Microsoft Word document without modifying the formatting. If you need to print out this document for any reason, please note this document is sized Legal 8.5” x 14”.

Important Note: Bidders must follow the instructions above as they complete this exhibit, or the bid will be deemed nonresponsive and rejected. Enterprise Services may, at its discretion, waive informalities and/or request clarification of a bid response, as described in the solicitation Section 4 – Bid Evaluation.

· An informality is an immaterial variation from the exact requirements, which has no effect, or a negligible effect, on the good or services being solicited. Enterprise Services, at its discretion, may waive informalities.

· If clarification is requested, Enterprise Services will do so in writing. The request will include a response deadline (5 business days), and the bidder’s response to clarification requests must be received by that deadline, or the bid will be deemed nonresponsive.

EXHIBIT B-1 – SPECIFICATIONS (REV 4/14/25) PAGE 2

RCW 19.27A Energy Related Building Standards and EO 20-01 State Efficiency and Environmental Performance (SEEP): State agencies are required to dramatically reduce energy consumption. Per SEEP Energy Star Standards and Guidance_v2, State agencies shall purchase, when available, U.S. EPA ENERGYSTAR-certified appliances, except microwaves.

By checking “Yes” in this space provided, your firm agrees to sell U.S. EPA Energy Star certified appliances, have an identifier showing which appliances are Energy Star certified and assist the Purchaser in identifying available products compliant with RCW 19.27A, EO 20.01 and SEEP Energy Star Standards and Guidance v2.

☐ No

FOR REFRIGERANTS ONLY

RCW 39.26.310 Products Containing Hydrofluorocarbons: Bidders must sell products (e.g., refrigerants) containing no HFCs and assist purchasers in identifying products with HFC’s with a relatively low global warming potential (GWP) if HFC-free products are unavailable.

By checking “Yes” in the space provided, your firm agrees to sell products with no HFC’s and assist the Purchaser in identifying available products compliant with RCW 39.26.310, that contain either (1) no HFC’s or (2) HFC’s with relatively low global warming (GWP) if HFC-free products are unavailable.

☐ No

RCW 70A.230.050 Prohibited Sales: Prohibits the sale of mercury-containing products (e.g., novelties, thermometers, thermostats, and vehicles containing mercury switches) with limited exceptions for medical facilities. Bidder must sell products containing no Mercury.

By checking “Yes” in the space provided, your firm agrees to sell appliances containing no Mercury and assist the Purchaser in identifying available products compliant with RCW70A.230.050.

☐ No

All appliances sold must be new, unused, and the latest models available from the manufacturer. Appliances must comply with current safety standards and regulations. All appliances shall comply with Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) Publications:

· Standard No. 7001 – Household Refrigeration Appliances

· Standard No. 817 – Cord Sets and Power Supply Cords

· Standard No. 858 – Household Electric Ranges

· Standard No. 749 – Household Dishwasher

· Standard No. 2158 – Electric Clothes Dryers

· Standard No. 2157 – Electrical Clothes Washing Machines and Extractors By checking “Yes” in the spacer provided, your firm agrees to comply to the listed industry standards.

☐ No

Bidders bidding on a main award must offer inside deliveries to the specified cities listed below, unless crated delivery is requested by Purchaser.

Bidders bidding on a Reserved Award must offer inside deliveries to cities listed below that fall in the county in which they are seeking an award.

Aberdeen, Airway Heights, Anacortes, Arlington, Auburn, Bainbridge Island, Battle Ground, Bellevue, Bellingham, Bonney Lake, Bothell, Bremerton, Burien, Burlington. Camas, Centralia, Chehalis, Cheney, College Place, Covington, Des Moines, DuPont, Duvall, East Wenatchee, Edgewood, Edmonds, Enumclaw, Ephrata, Everett, Federal Way, Ferndale, Fife, Gig Harbor, Grandview, Hoquiam, Issaquah, Kelso, Kenmore, Kennewick, Kent, Kirkland, Lacey, Lake Forest Park, Lake Stevens, Lakewood, Liberty Lake, Longview, Lynden, Lynnwood, Maple Valley, Marysville, Mercer Island, Mill Creek, Milton, Monroe, Moses Lake, Mount Vernon, Mountlake Terrace, Mukilteo, Newcastle, Olympia, Orting, Othello, Pasco, Port Angeles, Port Orchard, Port Townsend, Poulsbo, Puyallup, Quincy, Redmond, Renton, Richland, Ridgefield, Sammamish, SeaTac, Seattle, Sedro-Woolley, Selah, Sequim, Shoreline, Snohomish, Snoqualmie, Spokane, Spokane Valley, Sumner, Sunnyside, Tacoma, Toppenish, Tukwila, Tumwater, University Place, Vancouver, Walla Walla, Washougal, Wenatchee, West Richland, Woodinville, Yakima, Yelm.

By checking “Yes” in the spacer provided, your firm agrees to provide inside delivery to the cities listed above for Main awards and cities identified in specified county(ies) for Reserved awards.

☐ No

Bidder must properly remove and dispose of appliances and packaging for delivered non-crated appliance(s) at no additional cost and recycle as appropriate. Appliances containing HFCs must be disposed of at an approved disposal site that reclaims or reuses the refrigerant. Upon request, Bidder must provide Purchaser with a Certificate of Proper Disposal of Appliances.

By checking “Yes” in the spacer provided, your firm agrees to remove and dispose appliances, and all packing materials as noted above.

☐ No

Upon delivery of the appliance(s), the Bidder must furnish to the Purchaser a complete operators manual either as a hard copy or access to an electronic version for each appliance supplied. The manual must include complete instructions for inspecting, installing, adjusting, and aligning operation of the equipment and the system, comprehensive preventive and correction maintenance procedures, and complete part lists.

By checking “Yes” in the spacer provided, your firm agrees to provide an instruction manual as described above.

☐ No

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