Survey & mapping equipment and supplies

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services, in collaboration with the State of Oregon, is conducting a competitive solicitation for Survey and Mapping Equipment and Supplies. The procurement seeks to establish Cooperative Purchasing Agreements across four distinct categories: Survey and Mapping Land Equipment, Survey and Mapping Sea Equipment, Survey and Mapping Air Equipment, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Software. This solicitation is designed to support state agencies, ORCPP Members, and other eligible purchasers in performing critical survey and mapping services, including infrastructure monitoring, law enforcement duties, and natural disaster prevention and response. Key procurement dates include a pre-bid conference on November 19, 2024, a deadline for submitting questions on November 25, 2024, and a bid submission deadline of December 27, 2024. The solicitation allows for up to five main awards per category, with an anticipated contract award date of February 28, 2025, and a potential contract term of up to 48 months.

The solicitation includes specific provisions for small businesses and veteran-owned businesses, with up to two reserved awards per category for Washington Small Businesses and/or Certified Veteran-Owned Businesses. Vendors will be subject to Washington State procurement priorities and preferences, including Executive Order 18-03, which provides a preference for firms without mandatory individual arbitration for employees. The procurement process emphasizes promoting participation by small, diverse, and veteran-owned businesses. Pricing requirements include provisions for credit card usage and a vendor management fee. While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the comprehensive nature of the solicitation suggests a significant potential contract value spanning multiple equipment and software categories. The solicitation also outlines detailed processes for complaints, debriefs, and protests, ensuring a transparent and equitable procurement process for all potential vendors.