Wireline Ethernet or Fixed Wireless Services

Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) is issuing a Request for Quotation (RFQ) 25-RFQ-015 for Wireline Ethernet or Fixed Wireless Services across multiple Washington state counties and cities, including Adams, Franklin, Grant, Chelan, Yakima, and others. The procurement seeks telecommunications infrastructure services for various state agency locations, including Department of Licensing offices, Department of Veterans Affairs, Gaming Commission, and Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals. Vendors must have both a Master Services Agreement (MSA) and either a Wireline Ethernet or Fixed Wireless Technical Addendum to participate. The evaluation criteria will assess proposals based on a three-component scoring model: Cost Score (calculating Non-Recurring and 24-month Monthly Recurring Costs), Timeline Score (based on installation intervals), and Local Loop Score (40 points for fiber, 20 points for fixed wireless, 10 points for copper). The solicitation requires bandwidth options ranging from 50M to 100M, with some locations having specific circuit requirements, such as redundant/diverse service configurations. Key dates include a pre-proposal conference on December 5, 2024, from 10:00-10:30am via Microsoft Teams, with proposal responses due by December 18, 2024, and the earliest anticipated Statement of Work issuance on January 3, 2025.

The RFQ does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Contractors must be prepared to undergo background checks for personnel providing services, and the contract offer must remain valid for 90 days following the announcement of the Apparently Successful Vendor, with potential extension to 180 days if mutually agreed. While specific incumbent vendors are not identified, the procurement covers multiple state agency locations with varying technical requirements, suggesting a comprehensive telecommunications infrastructure upgrade. The cost model spreadsheet indicates installation intervals ranging from 90 to 250 days for different locations, with specific completion requirements for certain sites like the BIIARENT location, which must be completed by February 15, 2025. Vendors are required to provide pricing for supplemental bandwidth options and must exclude taxes from their pricing submissions. Though a precise total contract value is not specified, the detailed cost model and multiple location requirements suggest a significant investment in telecommunications infrastructure across Washington state.