SLED Opportunity · WASHINGTON · WASHINGTON
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Washington State Cooperative Purchasing Contract for prefabricated and modular bridges including vehicle, weathered steel trail, and fiberglass trail bridges. Contract covers purchase only, not installation. Multiple awarded contractors provide quotes under DES Contract #23723.
TARIFFS: No tariffs have been approved for this Contract. Any additional fees proposed by the Contractor are not authorized or allowed. Please return invoices for correction to the Contractor, and also inform DES Contract Administrator David Hallock of any additional fees not allowed or authorized. Cooperative Purchasing Agreement or Contract Scope This Contract is for the purchase of prefabricated and modular bridges. It is available for use by Washington state agencies and parties to the Statewide Contract Usage Agreement for political subdivisions, including members of the Oregon Cooperative Purchasing Program (ORCPP) political subdivisions. Categories: This Cooperative is divided into 3 separately awarded categories: Category 1: Vehicle Bridges Category 2: Weathered Steel Trail Bridges Category 3: Fiberglass Trail Bridges Restrictions This Contract is only for purchase of prefabricated and modular bridges. This Contract is not for installation, etc. For installation, etc, please consult your agency's Public Works (Capital Works Project) division as such procurements are typically under a different RCW (39.04) and procurement department. This contract is established under RCW 39.26 and complies with RCW 39.12 for prevailing wage requirements as applicable to ordinary maintenance services. It is not intended to meet the requirements of RCW 39.04, RCW 39.80 and RCW 18.43 for public works and engineering services. All purchasers must follow their particular jurisdiction’s laws, rules, and expectations for projects that may include any public works elements. The DES Facility Professional Services (FPS) team provides state agencies with a wide range of professional architectural, engineering and public works contracting services. For information about DES FPS programs, please visit their website or contact them at EASMail@des.wa.gov Resources for Projects with Public Works Elements The DES Engineering and Architectural Services (E&AS) Team provides a wide range of professional Architectural/Engineering and Public Works contracting services and maintains an on-call consultant roster. For details about DES Public Work Team and it services, visit DES E&AS. Local governments, special purpose districts, and other political subdivisions of the state may also find assistance via the Municipal Services Research Center (MRSC) webpage. This website provides links to resources and services provided by MRSC in relation to purchasing, bidding, and contracting in Washington State. ALL public agencies must follow their particular jurisdiction’s laws, rules, and expectations for projects that may include any Public Works elements. How to Use this Contract 1. Review the contractor section below once you have determined which category of bridge you need. 2. Consult the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for common questions on this contract. 3. Contact the sales representative directly to consult about the Contractors products and services. Purchasers MUST reference DES Contract #23723 Pre. & Modular Bridges in all communications and correspondence with Contractors. Including the DES Statewide Agreement #23723 Pre. & Modular Bridges reference identifies the contract under which Contractors must issue quotes/estimate/proposals for requested products. 4. This is a project-based contract and there is no pricing sheets listed on the contract. Purchaser shall notify the Contrator(s) the exact bridge type and specifications needed and the Contractor will provide a quote with cost of the bridge. It is highly recommended Purchasers seek two (2) quotes, when there are multiple Contractors to choose from the awarded Contractors. Since this was a competitively bid contract, secondary competitive solicitations are not required. Obtaining two (2) quotes is a best practice to allow for comparison. Purchasers would not be subject to the Delegated Authority limits for these contracts for these quotes as they are purchases from Enterprise Services approved contracts. 5. Purchaser's MUST reference DES Statewide Contract No. 23723 on your Agency's purchase order. 6. Purchaser’s are encouraged to complete the contractor feedback form Vendor and Contract Performance Feedback. Enterprise Services values Purchaser's comments on both positive/excellent experiences and areas for improvement. Purchaser's feedback is essential throughout the DES Statewide Contract term. 7. Contact the Contract Administrator David Hallock for assistance or any questions. Awarded Contractors Awarded Categories: Category 3 Fiberglass Trail Bridges Arete Structures, LLC. John Mauney | john@aretestructures.com | (828) 284-0666 Shawn Ausel | shawn@aretestructures.com | (828) 983-7999 Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Awarded Categories: Category 3 Fiberglass Trail Bridges Meltar Supply, LLC. Tara Kramer | tara@meltarsupply.com | (503) 957-2840 Brandon Weyant | bweyant@pultrude.com | (814) 289-1476 Cooperative Purchasing Agreement Awarded Categories: Category 1 Vehicle and Category 2 Weathered Steel Trail Bridges Contech Engineered Solutions, LLC. Vanessa Ledezema | vanessa.ledezma@conteches.com | (972) 590-2022 Doug Myers | doug.myers@conteches.com | (253) 797-8293 Cooperative Purchasing Agreement DES has ensured this procurement meets RCW 39.26, follows State of Washington Current Procurement Policies, follows DES procurement process, and DES has determined that entering into this master contract will be in the best interest of the State of Washington.
SLED stands for State, Local, and Education. These are solicitations issued by state governments, counties, cities, school districts, utilities, and higher education institutions — as opposed to federal agencies.
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