Electrical Supplies RFI (Statewide & Cooperative) (2025)

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is conducting a Request for Information (RFI) for a statewide and cooperative electrical supplies contract for 2025, covering an extensive range of jurisdictions including multiple counties and cities such as King, Pierce, Spokane, and Yakima Counties. The procurement seeks vendor input on electrical supplies across three primary categories: (1) Rough In Wire and Conduit/Wireway, (2) Service Gear Switchgear, and (3) Trim Wall Plates and LED Lighting. The RFI specifically aims to gather information on shipping costs, market basket items, manufacturer specifications, and potential product alternatives. Vendors are required to provide comprehensive details about standard shipping costs (5-day delivery), potential expedited shipping charges, and their capability to supply specified manufacturers or equal/better alternative products. The market basket includes detailed electrical supply items such as copper wire, conduit, electrical tape, circuit breakers, switches, electrical boxes, lighting fixtures, sensors, and receptacles. Responses are due by February 18, 2025, at 11:59 pm, and must be submitted electronically to descontractsteamcedar@des.wa.gov, with vendors expected to complete a detailed spreadsheet evaluating pricing and manufacturer specifications.

No specific set-aside designations or restrictions on respondent types were explicitly mentioned in the RFI documentation. The procurement appears open to a broad range of electrical supply vendors capable of meeting the comprehensive product specifications. The contract will utilize FOB destination terms, with will-call pickup available within two business days of order receipt, and vendors must be prepared to handle potential orders from numerous Washington state jurisdictions. While no specific budget range was provided, the extensive geographic coverage and detailed market basket suggest a potentially significant contract value. The RFI process indicates that DES is conducting thorough market research to develop a competitive solicitation, with the ultimate goal of establishing a comprehensive electrical supplies contract that can serve multiple government entities efficiently. Vendors will be evaluated on their ability to provide competitive pricing, meet specified manufacturer requirements, offer alternative products, and manage shipping logistics effectively across a diverse range of electrical supply categories.