Wireline Ethernet or Fixed Wireless Services

Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) is soliciting a Request for Quotation (RFQ #25-RFQ-017) for Wireline Ethernet and Fixed Wireless Services across multiple jurisdictions in Washington state. The procurement seeks telecommunications services for various government facilities, including county offices, city buildings, and state department locations. Vendors must possess a signed Master Services Agreement (MSA) and either a Wireline Ethernet Technical Addendum or Fixed Wireless Technical Addendum to participate in the bidding process. The evaluation criteria will assess both cost and non-cost factors, with a scoring model that allocates points based on local loop type (40 points for Fiber, 20 points for Fixed Wireless, 10 points for Copper), installation timeline, and overall cost. Key deliverables include providing bandwidth services at 20 specific locations with options ranging from 10M to 1G, including detailed installation specifications and guaranteed installation intervals typically set at 150 days. Critical dates include a pre-proposal conference on December 20, 2024, final contractor questions due by December 17, 2024, WaTech's final written answers to be issued December 19, 2024, and the announcement of apparently successful vendor(s) scheduled for January 10, 2025, with proposal responses due by January 3, 2025.

The RFQ does not explicitly outline specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The procurement covers a wide range of jurisdictions, including King, Pierce, Spokane, and numerous other counties and municipalities across Washington state. Vendors must provide comprehensive pricing that includes all associated costs such as cabling, conduit, fiber, entrance facilities, equipment, permits, and labor, with pricing constituting a firm offer for 90 days following the announcement of the apparently successful vendor. Contractors are required to submit supplemental bandwidth pricing options for potential future upgrades, and individual site pricing will be evaluated using a formula combining Non-Recurring Costs (NRC) and 24 months of Monthly Recurring Costs (MRC). While specific budget ranges are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves multiple government sites with varying bandwidth requirements, suggesting a potentially significant contract value. The RFQ indicates that vendors must complete detailed documentation for each location, including specifying local loop type, meeting background check requirements, conducting site surveys, and adhering to specific building access protocols.