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Contracting & Purchasing Opportunities

To do business with the State of Washington and the Department of Corrections (DOC), a business must be registered in the Washington's Electronic Business Solution (WEBS) for Vendors. For WEBS help call (360) 902-7400 or email WEBSCustomerService@des.wa.gov. Capital Planning & Development facility and construction business opportunities are also available. DOC encourages diverse business participation.

Request for Information

Community Based Reentry Services for Transitioning Incarcerated Individuals in Washington State

Purpose: The Washington State Department of Corrections (“Department” or “DOC”) is reposting this Request for Information (“RFI”) to obtain information about potential vendors and the services they may be able to provide to individuals leaving confinement of the Department by supporting their transition into the community. The purpose of these programs is to assist individuals by providing programs, services, and interventions to enhance and support a safe reentry into the community, while also removing or reducing barriers to their successful reentry. It is with great intention to provide these equitable services statewide; therefore, the Department is seeking services providers in areas of Washington State where transitional services and programs are currently limited. These areas include the following Washington State Counties: Adams, Chelan, Douglas, Ferry, Grant, Kittitas, Lincoln, and Stevens. Reentry programs and services are designed to help individuals successfully reenter their community following their confinement through improving public safety by positively changing lives and working together for safer communities. The purpose of these programs is to assist individuals by providing programs, services, and interventions to enhance and support a safe reentry into the community, while also removing or reducing barriers to their successful reentry. These programs and services consist of but are not limited to; transportation services, food service programs, employment service and assistance programs, parenting programs, mental health programs and services, peer to peer support groups, mentor programs, veteran’s services, faith-based programs, etc.


Requests for Proposals

CORE Training Needs Assessment

Purpose: The Washington State Department of Corrections (DOC) is seeking proposals from Bidders to conduct a review of the agency’s core professional training, including content and instructional practices. It is expected the review will result in a comprehensive needs assessment, which will support a future Request for Proposals (RFP) to update and refine the DOC curriculum. The anticipated cost is roughly $80,000.


Request for Quotes

New Fujifilm Sonosite LX Ultrasound Systems, or equivalents

Purpose: The Department of Corrections is seeking bids on two (2) new Fujifilm Sonosite LX Ultrasound Systems, or equivalents (see appendix A) for the Health Services Clinic at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, WA. See PR2337077 Bid Opportunity(pdf) for more information.


Modular Shoot House Kit

Purpose: The Washington State Department of Corrections is issuing this Competitive Solicitation pursuant to RCW 39.26. Pursuant to this Competitive Solicitation, the Department intends to conduct a competitive procurement to purchase Modular Shoot House Kit estimated to be valued at less than $150,000. Because it is estimated to be less than $150,000, the agency intends to award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bid from a small business (as defined in RCW 39.26.010(22)(a) or veteran-owned business, unless none of these businesses are responsible and responsive to this solicitation. See PR2402287R Bid Opportunity(pdf) and PR2402287R Specifications(pdf) for more information.


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Intergovernmental Contracts

Chapter 39.34 RCW – Interlocal Cooperation Act provides the authority for DOC to contract with other governmental entities and quasi-governmental entities e.g. (other Washington state agencies, other State governments and/or their agencies, cities, counties, tribes, or any agency or part of the Federal government). To obtain copies of these agreements, please email the Public Disclosure Unit.

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Telecommunication & Electronic Media Service Contracts

Per RCW 72.09.765, any contract to provide incarcerated individuals with access to telecommunication services and electronic media services in state correctional facilities shall be made publicly available and posted on the department's website. The information that must be displayed on the department's website includes:

  1. Rates for facilitating telecommunication services including, but not limited to, phone calls, video visitation, videograms and video clips, emails, and accessing music and entertainment;
  2. Fees charged for money transfers and transactions, maintenance of financial accounts, and any other fee charged to the user to facilitate the money transfer or online deposit account; and
  3. All fees or costs charged to the incarcerated individual or customer in exchange for use of telecommunication or electronic media services through the contract.

Telecommunication & Electronic Media Services

Telecommunication services and electronic media services are currently being provided by the same vendor and are under the same contract. The contract document is provided in the most digitally accessible version available. The signed photocopy version is available upon request.

Securus Technologies, LLC.
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