Wireline Ethernet or Fixed Wireless Services

Washington Technology Solutions (WaTech) is seeking Wireline Ethernet or Fixed Wireless Services through Request for Quotation (RFQ) #25-RFQ-019. The procurement covers 33 service locations across multiple Washington state jurisdictions, including Department of Licensing (DOL), Washington State Patrol (WSP), and Department of Corrections (DOC) facilities. Vendors must have both a Master Services Agreement (MSA) and either a Wireline Ethernet Technical Addendum or Fixed Wireless Technical Addendum to participate. The RFQ requires providers to deliver ethernet services with circuit speeds ranging from 10Mbps to 1Gbps, including installation, cabling, conduit, fiber, entrance facilities, equipment, permits, and labor. The evaluation criteria include a comprehensive scoring model with three components: Cost Score (50 points), Timeline Score (10 points), and Local Loop Score (40 points for fiber, 20 points for fixed wireless, 10 points for copper). Key dates include a pre-proposal conference on January 8, 2025, proposal responses due by January 15, 2025, announcement of apparently successful vendor on January 22, 2025, and earliest Statement of Work issuance on January 29, 2025.

The procurement does not explicitly mention specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must provide individual end-site circuit price quotations using the provided Cost Model, with pricing that includes all service delivery costs but excludes taxes. Contractors are required to offer at least one supplemental bandwidth pricing option per site and maintain their offer validity for 90 days, with a potential extension to 180 days if mutually agreed. The RFQ covers a diverse range of locations across 64 Washington state jurisdictions, including counties, cities, and Census Designated Places. While specific infrastructure details are not comprehensively outlined, the documentation indicates complex installation requirements, including provisions for background checks, specific handoff types, MTU specifications, and diverse path requirements for certain locations. Some sites, such as the DVA1801 location, require redundant/diverse circuits that cannot utilize existing infrastructure from specific providers. The total contract value and precise budget range are not explicitly stated in the available documentation.