WA Solicitation for Water Treatment

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is conducting a cooperative competitive solicitation (Bid 25623) for Water Treatment Products, involving the State of Oregon and specifically Clackamas County. The procurement seeks to establish Cooperative Purchasing Agreements for water treatment chemical and filtration products used in reclaimed water and wastewater treatment processes. The solicitation targets governmental agencies, ORCPP Members, and other eligible purchasers across Oregon and Washington. A pre-bid conference is scheduled for March 21, 2024, with bid submissions due by April 25, 2024. The procurement aims to award up to four contracts and will evaluate bids based on responsiveness, technical capabilities, and overall scoring methodology. Bidders must demonstrate expertise in water treatment technologies, provide comprehensive product specifications, and comply with technical requirements outlined in the solicitation documents. The evaluation will likely consider factors such as product effectiveness, pricing, delivery capabilities, and technical compliance with water treatment standards.

The solicitation includes specific set-aside provisions that prioritize Washington Small Businesses and Certified Veteran-Owned Businesses for contract awards. Executive Order 18-03 appears to influence vendor selection criteria, potentially providing additional advantages to qualifying businesses. While specific budget ranges are not detailed in the provided documentation, the multi-contract approach suggests a potentially significant procurement value across water treatment product categories. The cooperative nature of the solicitation allows multiple jurisdictions and agencies to potentially benefit from standardized pricing and comprehensive product offerings. Interested vendors must carefully review the complete solicitation documents, which are available through the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services, and ensure they meet all technical, legal, and certification requirements for participation. Prospective bidders should pay particular attention to the commodity codes related to water treatment chemical processes and filtration technologies to confirm their eligibility and alignment with the procurement's specific requirements.