Legal notice**

The Department of Social & Health Services (DSHS) in the state of Washington is conducting a sole source procurement for the annual renewal of ALTSA's Articulate software subscriptions. Articulate provides a comprehensive suite of tools for creating training courses and multimedia content that is used across multiple DSHS administrations and other state agencies. The renewal contract will be awarded to Articulate Global LLC and covers the 12-month period starting on or about June 1, 2024, with an estimated value of $46,694.97. The state has determined that Articulate's software provides unique features and capabilities, such as cloud storage, template libraries, mobile support, and seamless license and content transfers, that are necessary to ensure timely, accurate, and ADA-compliant training materials are available for a large number of DSHS employees. Vendors must submit capability statements by May 24, 2024, demonstrating their ability to meet the state's requirements, including creating ADA-compliant content, providing 24/7 support, and automatically updating the software.

The state has indicated that in the absence of other qualified sources, it is their intent to make a sole source award to Articulate Global LLC. No set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond have been specified. The state has a long-standing relationship with Articulate and has determined that the pricing is fair and reasonable based on historical trends. The documents do not provide information on any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they mention any existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration.