RFQ 2025-55543 Mud Valves & Accessories

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is soliciting quotes for RFQ 2025-55543, seeking qualified firms to fabricate and provide six (6) mud valves and accompanying accessories for MBR plants located at Fort Flagler and Dosewallips State Parks. The procurement is open to vendors capable of delivering the specified mud valves by June 30th, 2025, with electronic bid responses due on Tuesday, June 3rd, 2025, at 1:00 PM PST via email to BidBox@parks.wa.gov. Bidders will be evaluated across multiple criteria including pricing, experience, work plan, project schedule, and references, with a total of 100 possible evaluation points. The solicitation requires bidders to register in the Washington Electronic Business Solutions (WEBS) system and submit comprehensive documentation demonstrating their qualifications and capabilities. Key evaluation factors include the technical approach, pricing strategy, project understanding, and ability to meet the specified delivery timeline.

The procurement includes specific preference provisions, with priority given to small or veteran-owned businesses for this contract, which is estimated to be under $150,000. Bidders can potentially receive a 5% preference for providing products and packaging that are PCB-free. Historically, similar contracts have generated approximately $40,000 in annual total sales, though the state does not guarantee any minimum purchase volume. The jurisdictional scope encompasses a wide range of Washington counties and municipalities, including but not limited to Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima Counties. While no incumbent vendors are specifically identified, the contract appears designed to support ongoing maintenance and infrastructure improvements at state park facilities, with a focus on securing high-quality, technically compliant mud valve systems that meet the specific requirements of the MBR plants at Fort Flagler and Dosewallips State Parks.