INTERCITY BUS SERVICE FROM PASCO TO MOSES LAKE TO SPOKANE
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is seeking a contractor to establish and operate an intercity fixed route bus service connecting Pasco, Moses Lake, and Spokane, branded as the "Wheat Line" within the Travel Washington intercity bus network. The procurement (Solicitation No. 2025-1029) aims to develop a self-sustaining transportation service that will provide two daily round trips seven days per week, with no service on Thanksgiving and Christmas. The service will cover multiple counties including Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima, with specific route stops at key transportation hubs like Pasco Station, Tri-Cities Airport, Moses Lake, and Spokane Intermodal Center. Bidders must demonstrate comprehensive operational capabilities, including vehicle specifications meeting Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and ADA requirements, marketing strategies, and coordination with regional transportation providers. The evaluation will be conducted on a 100-point scale, with 80% of points allocated to non-cost factors such as bidder qualifications and 20% to pricing. Key deadlines include a pre-bid conference on November 5, 2025, proposal submissions due by December 15, 2025, and an anticipated contract award on March 2, 2025, with an initial four-year contract term and potential for a four-year extension.
The solicitation includes voluntary diversity participation goals, targeting 10% minority-owned businesses, 6% women-owned businesses, 5% veteran-owned businesses, and 5% Washington small businesses. Vendors must complete a Diverse Business Inclusion Plan and are encouraged to utilize Washington's Electronic Business Solution (WEBS) for identifying potential subcontractors. The contract will be funded through the Federal Transit Administration's Section 5311(f) Intercity Bus Program, with 15% of state appropriations available for capital, planning, and operating assistance. While specific contract value is not explicitly stated, bidders must provide a comprehensive cost breakdown including direct operating expenses, purchased transportation, administration, and capital items. Contractors will be required to obtain federal carrier authorization, join ticketing platforms, develop communication protocols, and create marketing materials. Successful bidders must report subcontractor payments through Access Equity and demonstrate the potential to create a financially sustainable intercity transportation service with minimal ongoing WSDOT subsidies.
Washington 12/15/25, 12:00 AM 10/29/25, 12:00 AM High-Resolution Mobile Monitoring
The Washington State Department of Ecology (ECOLOGY) is seeking a contractor to conduct a High-Resolution Mobile Monitoring (HRMM) study across multiple Washington counties, including Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima. The primary objective is to obtain a comprehensive dataset of multiple criteria, hazardous, and toxic air pollutants through mobile monitoring in overburdened communities and participating Tribal communities. The successful contractor will be responsible for developing a comprehensive monitoring plan, conducting mobile air quality measurements, processing and analyzing data, and creating interactive visualizations. Key deliverables include a detailed monitoring strategy, high-resolution air quality data collection, and comprehensive data analysis that supports environmental justice efforts. The Request for Proposal (RFP 2605 AQP) was issued on October 20, 2025, with proposals due by December 15, 2025, at 4:00 pm local time. The initial contract period will run from the date of signature until June 30, 2027, with potential extensions up to 24 months.
The contract has specific budget limitations, with a total budget of $8,000,000 and a strict constraint that no more than $500,000 can be used for procuring or building mobile monitoring platforms and equipment. The study will specifically target census tracts with high Environmental Health Disparities scores, focusing on overburdened communities across various Washington State regions. Funding for the project will come from ECOLOGY's Air Quality Program and is contingent on legislative reappropriation. While the RFP does not explicitly detail set-aside designations or restrictions on responding organizations, the complex technical requirements suggest that potential bidders should have significant expertise in air quality monitoring, data analysis, and environmental justice research. The project aims to inform future air monitoring strategies and identify communities most impacted by air pollution, with the ultimate goal of supporting broader environmental justice initiatives in Washington State.
Washington 12/15/25, 12:00 AM 10/20/25, 12:00 AM Inclusionary Practices Technical Assistance Network
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) in Washington state is seeking consultants to participate in the Inclusionary Practices Technical Assistance Network (IPTN), a collaborative initiative aimed at reducing exclusionary practices for students across Washington, with a particular focus on students with disabilities receiving special education services. The Request for Proposals (RFP No. 2026-08) solicits technical assistance providers who can deliver professional development, coaching, and support to increase educational inclusivity, specifically targeting Black students with disabilities and students with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Qualified consultants must demonstrate extensive experience in disability education laws, professional development, project management, and stakeholder engagement, with minimum requirements including expertise in coaching/mentoring, convening education professionals and families, and managing budgets of at least $100,000. The contract period runs from February 1, 2026, to October 31, 2026, with potential renewal options for up to three additional years. Proposals are due by 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time on November 13, 2025, with a pre-bid conference scheduled for October 24, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. via Zoom. Evaluation will likely focus on the consultant's demonstrated expertise, proposed approach, and ability to effectively support inclusive educational practices.
The procurement appears to be open to a broad range of consulting organizations, with potential preference given to businesses that can demonstrate minority, woman-owned, veteran-owned, or small business status. While no specific set-aside designations are explicitly mentioned, the RFP encourages diverse participation and includes a detailed Contract Intake Form that captures information about business ownership and organizational characteristics. The desired proposal cost range is $100,000 to $125,000, with a maximum allowable amount of $150,000, and the project will be funded entirely by federal money from the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance number #84.027A, Award #H027A240074. Consultants must be licensed to do business in Washington and provide evidence of their impact in increasing inclusionary practices. The contract will require detailed reporting, data collection, and collaboration with OSPI, including participation in communities of practice and sustainability planning. Bidders must certify compliance with various legal and ethical standards, including non-discrimination laws and wage regulations, and demonstrate independence in proposal pricing.
Washington 11/13/25, 12:00 AM 10/10/25, 12:00 AM Green Jobs Grant Program 2025
The Washington State Department of Commerce is soliciting applications for the Green Jobs Grant Program 2025, a competitive grant opportunity targeting projects that demonstrate clean energy and economic development initiatives across multiple Washington counties. The Request for Applications (RFA) seeks proposals focused on high-wage clean job creation, infrastructure risk reduction for clean manufacturing, and workforce development in the clean energy sector. Eligible projects must address climate change mitigation, help communities meet energy requirements, increase investment potential, and develop advanced workforce capabilities. The original due date of January 20, 2025, has been modified to a rolling application process until funds are expended, with an applicants' conference scheduled for January 27, 2025, at 9 a.m. Pacific time via virtual Microsoft Teams meeting. Evaluation criteria will include project alignment with climate goals, potential economic impact, workforce development strategies, and demonstration of benefits to overburdened communities and vulnerable populations.
Eligible applicants are broad and include local governments, federally recognized tribes, public and private utilities, ports, development organizations, for-profit entities, academic institutions, non-profits, and state agencies. All projects require a non-state matching fund commitment at a 1:1 (50%) ratio, which can be comprised of local match, direct investment, and in-kind contributions. The total program funding is approximately $19 million, sourced from the Climate Commitment Act, with individual project awards ranging from $500,000 to $19 million. Addendum 1 introduced new HEAL Act requirements mandating applicants address environmental justice and demonstrate that at least 40% of project benefits/investments will target overburdened communities using the Environmental Health Disparities mapping tool. The initial contract period begins in February 2025 upon execution and will run through project completion, with the Department of Commerce reserving the right to extend contracts for two additional one-year periods. Eligible project activities include planning, predevelopment, design and engineering, and construction of clean technology initiatives.
Washington 1/20/26, 12:00 AM 12/19/24, 12:00 AM Wireline Ethernet or Fixed Wireless Services
Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) is conducting a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for Wireline Ethernet or Fixed Wireless Services across multiple Washington counties, including Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima Counties. The procurement seeks network connectivity services for various state agency locations, with vendors required to have a Network Services Agreement (NSA) and applicable addenda to participate in the bidding process. The solicitation requires detailed technical proposals that include specific bandwidth requirements, installation intervals, and local loop type specifications, with sites ranging from 10M to 1000M/1G connectivity. Evaluation criteria are comprehensive, with a total score of 100 points distributed across cost (total Non-Recurring Costs and 24 months of Monthly Recurring Costs), timeline, and local loop type, with preference given to fiber infrastructure (40 points) over fixed wireless (20 points) and copper (10 points). Key dates include a pre-proposal conference on August 22, 2025, via Microsoft Teams, with proposal responses due by September 3, 2025, and the earliest expected Statement of Work issuance date of September 17, 2025. Vendors must submit a completed Cost Model and signed Certification and Assurances document, with pricing evaluated using a specific formula that combines installation costs and ongoing monthly charges.
The RFQ does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The solicitation covers multiple state agency locations, including facilities for the Department of Corrections, Department of Licensing, and Department of Social and Health Services, with one out-of-state data center location in Germantown, Maryland. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement allows for potential awards to one or more contractors, providing flexibility in vendor selection. Technical requirements include precise specifications for network infrastructure, such as specific handoff locations within buildings, equipment placement, and future upgrade capabilities. The solicitation includes detailed site drawings and technical specifications for locations in Colville, Tacoma, Aberdeen, Union Gap, and Chehalis, with vendors required to provide comprehensive details about port assignments, VLAN configurations, and circuit aggregate bandwidth. WaTech reserves the right to request a best and final offer in case of tied proposals, and vendors are instructed that tax costs should not be included in their pricing submissions.
Washington 9/3/25, 12:00 AM 8/13/25, 12:00 AM