2025 - Water Level Monitor Equip.

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is issuing a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for water level monitoring equipment, specifically seeking Level Troll 400 Data Loggers, Twist-Lock Backshell Hangers, and Water Level Meter 200s or equivalent devices designed to measure and log water level, water pressure, and temperature. The procurement is focused on Thurston County and targets an estimated annual quantity of 50-100 data loggers, 50-100 backshell hangers, and 5 water level meters. Quotes are due on March 12, 2025, at 2:00 PM, with an anticipated award date of March 21, 2025. The contract will have an initial term of three years, running from March 25, 2025, to March 28, 2028, with an option to extend for an additional two years. Delivery of equipment will be to the WSDOT HQ Materials Lab in Tumwater, WA. Evaluation criteria include responsiveness, responsibility, and pricing, with quotes exceeding the average of all other bids by 10% being deemed non-responsive and automatically rejected.

WSDOT has specifically structured this procurement to provide opportunities for Washington State small businesses and veteran-owned businesses, intending to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder from these categories, unless no such businesses meet the solicitation requirements. The contract value is estimated at $150,000 or less, with provisions allowing for additional quantities to be purchased within 12 months of award under the same terms and conditions. Payment terms are flexible, offering options for prompt payment discounts and accepting purchasing cards without additional fees. The procurement does not list any incumbent vendors or specify existing infrastructure requirements, but potential bidders should be prepared to provide equipment that can integrate with current WSDOT monitoring systems. The broad specifications for "or equivalent" equipment suggest some flexibility in meeting the technical requirements, potentially opening the opportunity to a wider range of vendors who can demonstrate comparable performance to the specified Level Troll and Water Level Meter models.