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Purchases of Washington Grown Food - DES-090-09

DES-090-09

Current/Adopted Policy
This policy encourages agencies to purchase Washington grown food.

Purchasing Preference for Products and Product Packaging That Do Not Contain Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs) - DES-280-00

DES-280-00

Current/Adopted Policy
This policy establishes the purchasing preference authorized in RCW 39.26.280 for agencies purchasing products and product packaging that do not contain polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs). The intent is to incentivize the State’s contract suppliers to provide products and product packaging that do not contain PCBs.

Purchasing Preference for Products That Do Not Contain Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) - DES-310-00

DES-310-00

Current/Adopted Policy
This policy establishes the purchasing preference authorized in RCW 39.26.310 for competitive purchases of products that do not contain hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) or contain HFCs with a comparatively low global warming potential. The intent is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by incentivizing the State’s contract suppliers to provide products that do not contain HFCs.

Recycled Content Purchasing Preference - DES-255-00

DES-255-00

Current/Adopted Policy
This policy implements the purchasing preference authorized in RCW 39.26.255 and WAC 200-300-085 for competitive purchases of products containing recycled material and designates specifications for the purchase of products containing recycled material. The intent is to advance recycling through the purchase and use of new products containing or manufactured with recycled materials.

Reporting Agency Contracts - DES-210-01

DES-210-01

Current/Adopted Policy
This policy establishes agency contract reporting requirements under Chapter 39.26 RCW. The purposes of these reporting requirements are to promote state agency contract transparency, to centralize the location of contract purchase information, and to provide the public with agency contract spending information in a searchable manner.

Sole Source Contracts - DES-140-00

DES-140-00

Current/Adopted Policy
This policy applies whenever an agency intends to purchase or lease goods and/or services under Chapter 39.26 RCW that are only available from a single source as defined in RCW 39.26.010(23) or are exempt from competition.

Supplier Diversity - DES-090-06

DES-090-06

Current/Adopted Policy
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all procurement professionals and those with acquisition responsibilities use approved, legally compliant strategies that encourage and facilitate the purchase of goods and services from small, diverse, and veteran-owned businesses to the maximum extent possible. Agencies must take action to remove barriers that prevent small, diverse, and veteran-owned businesses from receiving equitable access to state goods and services procurements.

Supporting Workers' Rights to Effectively Address Workplace Violations - DES-EO 18-03

DES-EO 18-03

Current/Adopted Policy
This policy applies to all state executive cabinet agencies and small cabinet agencies (collectively "covered agencies") and is designed to implement Executive Order 18-03.

Using Goods and Services Procurement Bonds - DES-190-00

DES-190-00

Current/Adopted Policy
This policy provides the following information: describes the different types of procurement bonds, considerations for the appropriate use of procurement bonds as well as alternatives to procurement bonds, and clarification on responsible bidder determination.

Alcohol Use Restricted on the Capitol Campus - CSVS.01.01

CSVS.01.01

Draft/Proposed Policy
This policy establishes the minimum standards of accountability and responsibility in the restricted use of
alcohol on the capitol buildings and grounds (Capitol Campus). These guidelines are in addition to the rules and other requirements governing activities at the Capitol Campus.

Convenience Contracts - DES-070-00

DES-070-00

Draft/Proposed Policy
This policy applies whenever an agency intends to create a convenience contract for the purchase of goods and services under RCW 39.26.

A convenience contract is not available for general use, should only be used if there’s no statewide contract to meet the need, and must be approved by DES.

Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment -

Draft/Proposed Policy
A sample of the Electric Vehicle Charging State Policy for agencies to use at their facilities with employees, officers, visitors and volunteers, including board/commission members (even those covered through an interagency agreement.

Operational Guidelines for Scheduling Support Services for Activities on the Capitol Buildings and Grounds - CSVS.01.05

CSVS.01.05

Draft/Proposed Policy
The purpose of these guidelines is to provide guidance for scheduling support services for activities occurring on the Capitol buildings and grounds. These guidelines are in addition to the rules and other requirements governing activities on the Capitol buildings and grounds.

Collision/Accident Reporting - BR.01.01.P2

BR.01.01.P2

Current/Adopted Procedure
This procedure applies to drivers on official state business who are involved in a collision/accident resulting in property damage or injuries.

Driving Safety Program - BR.01.01.S3

BR.01.01.S3

Current/Adopted Procedure
The Enterprise-Wide Transportation Policy directs agencies to establish driver safety programs for their
organization. These guidelines provide minimum requirements for those programs and may be used as a template for agency programs.

Permanently Assigned Motor Vehicles - BR.01.01.P1

BR.01.01.P1

Current/Adopted Procedure
Permanent assignment policies are applicable to vehicles which can be licensed to operate on public roads.

Permitting Use of the Capitol Buildings and Grounds -

Current/Adopted Procedure
This procedure establishes the process for:
- Scheduling activities in the public areas of the capitol buildings and grounds.

This procedure applies to:
- DES employees.
- Anyone wanting to request use of the Capitol buildings and grounds.

These procedures are in addition to the rules and other requirements governing activities on the Capitol buildings and grounds.

Purchase, Rent, or Dispose of a Motor Vehicle - BR.01.01.P4

BR.01.01.P4

Current/Adopted Procedure
Procedural steps for purchasing, renting, or disposing of a motor vehicle.

State Agency Transportation Policy & Procedure Content - BR.01.01.S1

BR.01.01.S1

Current/Adopted Procedure
Every state agency having jurisdiction and control of motor vehicles shall adopt transportation policies and procedures. This document addresses the minimum requirements.

State Driver Standards - BR.01.01.S2

BR.01.01.S2

Current/Adopted Procedure
State driver standards including related procedures and forms.