Household Appliances

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services is conducting a competitive procurement under RCW 39.26 to establish multiple contracts for household appliances across various Washington counties, including Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima Counties. The solicitation seeks to provide state agencies and eligible purchasers with new, high-quality household appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, ranges, ovens, washing machines, clothes dryers, dishwashers, and microwaves from five specific manufacturer categories: General Electric, Bosch, Maytag, Samsung, and Whirlpool. Bidders will be evaluated on percentage discounts from Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) for inside and crated delivery, with a maximum of 1,000 points available for scoring. The procurement requires all appliances to be Energy Star certified and eco-friendly, with specific environmental compliance standards. A virtual Pre-Bid Conference is scheduled for August 20, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time, with bid submissions due by September 15, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Pacific Time. Contract awards are anticipated by November 30, 2025, with a potential contract term of up to 60 months.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside designations and preferences for Washington Small Businesses and Certified Veteran-Owned Businesses, with reserved awards available in the procurement process. Bidders must provide certifications covering legal and operational requirements, including no collusion, conflict of interest, insurance coverage, and compliance with state wage and civil rights laws. A vendor management fee of 1.5% will be applied to purchase prices, and contractors must submit quarterly and annual sales reports. The procurement prioritizes a 20-point preference for bidders complying with Executive Order 18-03 and requires a responsible bidder determination based on various performance and compliance criteria. Historical annual sales for similar contracts have ranged from $843,174 in 2020 to $1,482,493 in 2024, with top customers including housing authorities, universities, and local government entities. The contract emphasizes environmental considerations, requiring contractors to offer products with low or no hydrofluorocarbons and mercury-free equipment, aligning with Washington state's energy efficiency and environmental performance goals.