Janitorial Services

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Changes to these service contracts are occurring

Extension of current contract- If you have a 2nd tier contract awarded from Master Contract #00508, customers can extend their contract up to, but not beyond, April 14, 2020.
Direct Buy- If the cost for the specific work is $10,000 or less annually, the customer may select providers utilizing their Direct Buy authority. In addition, agencies are authorized to acquire janitorial services up to a cost of $13,000 (excluding sales tax) directly from a vendor and without competition if the purchase is being made from a veteran owned, minority owned or women owned, microbusiness, minibusiness, or small business as those terms are defined by RCW 39.26.010 (16), (17) and (22).
Custodial services provided by DES within Thurston County- For rates and services contact or (360) 902-0961 or Cory.Noffsinger@des.wa.gov.
Competitive solicitation- If the need exceeds the Direct Buy limit and custodial services provided by DES are not in scope, a competitive solicitation must take place. Your purchasing department would conduct the competitive solicitation.

Additional information: DES has provided a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document as a resource for customers.

Download and complete the Work Request Form.
- Enter the customer information and the required tasks and frequencies. Embed any applicable documents such as floor plans or background check information.
Convert Work Request form to a Request for Qualifications and Quotations (RFQQ) and post the request using Washington's Electronic Business Solution (WEBS).
Conduct the Site Visit. Print the site visit sign in sheet and review the site visit guidelines tab in the Work Request form.
Evaluation and Award
- Complete the Bid Template Calculations tab using references from the vendor.
- Convert RFQQ template into a contract and award to Apparent Successful Bidder.
- Close out the solicitation in WEBS.

Contact us with questions at DESCPRMHealHumServ@des.wa.gov or (360) 407-2210.