Sole Source Albas Excavating

The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) is pursuing a sole source contract with Albas Excavating for a specialized green waste drop-off site located in Grandview, Washington, within a 127-square-mile Japanese Beetle quarantine area. The procurement is specifically designed to manage yard waste that cannot be transported outside the quarantine boundaries due to pest control regulations. The contract requires Albas Excavating to provide and maintain a 5,000-square-foot concrete pad with a 1,000-gallon leachate catch basin, enabling local residents and businesses to dispose of yard debris safely. Key deliverables include creating an environmentally controlled waste management facility that prevents the spread of Japanese Beetles and supports regional agricultural protection. The contract opportunity was posted on May 8, 2025, with a response due date of May 22, 2025. Evaluation criteria appear to focus on the contractor's unique capability to provide services within the specific quarantine zone, with Albas Excavating being the only local heavy equipment company meeting the project's specialized requirements.

The procurement appears to be a non-competitive sole source contract without specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises. Albas Excavating is the incumbent and sole vendor for this contract, with no indication of alternative contractors capable of providing the required services within the designated quarantine area. The contract's maximum value is $250,000, which represents continued funding at previous year levels with no price increases for 2025. The project involves continuing an established service first implemented in 2022, with the current contract term covering the 2025 calendar year. Market research confirmed Albas Excavating's unique position as the only contractor able to deliver this specialized waste management solution, which is critical for preventing Japanese Beetle migration and protecting the state's agricultural sector. The contract requires integration with existing local waste management infrastructure and compliance with strict quarantine regulations. Significant community outreach has already been conducted to educate residents about utilizing this drop-off site, further emphasizing the project's importance to local agricultural management.