0915 DVA bathing EQ

This state and local contracting opportunity is for the purchase of two Apollo WP6000A Advantage Bathing Systems with options. The Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (DVA) is the procuring agency, and the contract will serve multiple jurisdictions including Franklin County, Grant County, Grays Harbor County, Chelan County, Yakima County, and others across the state of Washington. The technical specifications, price sheet, and bidder profile requirements are detailed in the Invitation for Bid (IFB) document. Bids are due by September 23, 2015, and the anticipated award date is also September 23, 2015. The contract will be awarded to the responsive and responsible bidder with the lowest evaluated cost.

The IFB encourages participation from Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (MWBE) and the use of environmentally preferable goods and services. Pricing must be FOB Destination, freight prepaid and included, and the contract will allow for indefinite delivery and indefinite quantity purchases for up to one year under the same terms and conditions. The anticipated contract value is not specified, but the IFB does not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, and there are no specific requirements for integration with existing infrastructure or technology.