Ticket Stock

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services is conducting a competitive solicitation (No. 25-0004) for ticket stock to be used in the Washington State Ferry system, specifically targeting the Wave 2Go ticketing system. The procurement seeks 2,000,000 preprinted durable thermal plastic tickets with precise specifications: 3.375 inches wide by 2.11 inches tall, folded into three tickets per fold, capable of accepting specific ink colors on thermal and non-thermal sides. Tickets must feed through BOCA System GHOSTWRITER SERIES printers without modifications and be delivered in boxes of 5,000 or 10,000 pieces. The solicitation covers multiple Washington counties, including Franklin, Grant, Grays Harbor, Chelan, and Yakima. Key evaluation criteria include price (with the lowest total evaluation price receiving 100 points), technical compliance, and sample ticket submissions. Critical dates include a pre-bid conference on January 22, 2026, at 9:00 AM Pacific Time via Microsoft Teams, a question submission deadline of February 2, 2026, bid submissions due February 20, 2026, anticipated Apparent Successful Bidder announcement on March 20, 2026, and contract awards on April 20, 2026.

The solicitation includes several procurement preference opportunities, offering additional points for specific certifications: ten points for compliance with Executive Order 18-03, ten points for Washington Small Businesses, and ten points for Washington Department of Veterans' Affairs Certified Veteran-Owned Businesses. Contractors must meet extensive compliance requirements, including worker's rights certifications, civil rights compliance, wage theft prevention standards, and specific insurance coverage minimums. The contract term is up to 48 months, with an estimated total contract value of approximately $250,000, though no minimum purchase is guaranteed. Insurance requirements are stringent, mandating Commercial General Liability of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, with coverage underwritten by companies rated A- Class VII or better by Best's Insurance Rating. Delivery will be to the WSF Warehouse in Seattle, with contractors required to deliver 95% of orders within thirty-five business days and maintain an overrun rate not exceeding 2% with no permitted underruns.