Bulk Bark, Sand and Soil

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (Enterprise Services) is conducting a competitive solicitation to award an Agency Contract for the purchase of Bulk Bark, Sand, and Soil. The procurement covers the jurisdictions of Grays Harbor County, Pierce County, and Thurston County. Enterprise Services intends to award one contract for each of the three specified product categories. Bidders are required to provide pricing and performance information, including minimum order values, order fulfillment timeframes, and communication processes. The bid evaluation will be based on a combination of cost factors (45 points) and non-cost factors (70 points). Bids are due by April 23, 2024, and the Apparent Successful Bidder(s) is expected to be announced on May 24, 2024, with the contract award on June 10, 2024. The contract term is up to 60 months.

Enterprise Services will apply procurement preferences for Washington Small Businesses, Certified Veteran-Owned Businesses, and firms compliant with Executive Order 18-03 regarding mandatory individual arbitration. The estimated historical annual sales for the previous contract were approximately $30,000, but Enterprise Services does not guarantee any minimum purchase. Bidders must provide pricing for the first 12 months, with adjustments thereafter based on the Producer Price Index (PPI). Enterprise Services reserves the right to amend the solicitation, make additional contract awards, and apply various other state procurement policies and procedures.