Scale Parts

The Washington State Patrol (WSP) is conducting a competitive procurement through Invitation for Bid (IFB) TB236033 for Rice Lake Scale components, specifically targeting the acquisition of precise scale parts and equipment for their operations in Thurston County. The solicitation includes twelve mandatory line items such as 920i Dual Channel Indicators, signal trim junction boxes, load cells, Ethernet interface cards, and various receiver cups and ground straps. Bidders must respond with a pass/fail evaluation, indicating their ability to meet each requirement by submitting either "Yes" or "No" responses. The procurement timeline is structured with key dates including questions due by January 15, 2025, bid answers anticipated by January 23, 2025, and bid submissions required by February 13, 2025. The contract award is expected on February 27, 2025, with a potential contract term of up to 60 months and provisions for potential inflation-based pricing adjustments. Evaluation will prioritize the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with additional point allocations for specific compliance and diversity criteria.

The solicitation includes several set-aside and preference provisions designed to support small and diverse businesses. Specific preferences include 10 points for Washington Small Businesses, 10 points for Certified Veteran-Owned Businesses, and additional points for compliance with Executive Order 18-03 and PCB-free products. WSP has established voluntary diverse business participation goals of 3.54% for Minority-Owned Businesses and 1.5% for Veteran-Owned Businesses. Since the contract value is estimated below $150,000, WSP intends to award to a small business or veteran-owned business unless no such vendors are responsive and responsible. Bidders must provide detailed business profiles, including Washington State UBI number, tax identification, and certification status. While the historical annual spend for these scale parts has been approximately $50,000, the procurement allows for potential future purchases. The solicitation requires comprehensive insurance coverage, including Employers Liability insurance with a $1,000,000 minimum limit and Commercial General Liability insurance with specified aggregate limits.