Master Contracts. Enterprise Services has statewide responsibility to develop ‘master contracts’ for goods and services. A Master Contract is a contract for specific goods and/or services that is solicited and established by Enterprise Services on behalf of and for general use by specified ’purchasers’ (see below). Typically, purchasers use our Master Contracts through a purchase order or similar document. Master Contract Users – Purchasers. The resulting Master Contract from this IFB will be available for use by the following entities (”Purchasers”): Washington State Agencies. All Washington state agencies, departments, offices, divisions, boards, and commission; and any of the following institutions of higher education in Washington: state universities, regional universities, state college, community colleges, and technical colleges. The primary users will be Washington State Ferries (WSF) and Corrections (McNeil Island Correction Center). MCUA Parties. The Master Contract also may be utilized by any of the following types of entities that have executed a Master Contract Usage Agreement (MCUA) with Enterprise Services: Political subdivisions (e.g., counties, cities, school districts, public utility districts); Public-benefit nonprofit corporations (i.e., § 501(c) (3) nonprofit corporations that receive federal, state, or local funding); and Federally-recognized Indian Tribes located in the State of Washington. ORCPP. The Master Contract also will be available for use by the based on the contractor’s acceptance. While use of the Master Contract is optional for political subdivisions and public benefit nonprofit corporations authorized by the MCUA and ORCPP, these entities’ use of the Master Contract can increase Master Contract use significantly. All purchasers are subject to the same contract terms, conditions, and pricing as state agencies. Section 1 – Deadlines, Questions, and Where to Submit your Bid This section identifies important deadlines and where to direct questions for this IFB. A MANDATORY conference will be held to address contractual requirements at the time and location indicated below. Immediately after the Pre-Bid Conference a Site Visit has been arranged to allow bidders to obtain a full understanding of bid requirements. Attendance is required for bid to be considered responsive. Please arrive prepared with any questions, as the bid opening will be one week after this pre-bid conference. Note: Assistance for disabled, blind or hearing-impaired persons who wish to attend is available with with the Washington State Ferries (WSF). Contact the State Purchasing Coordinator identified on the face page of this document.
Master Contracts. Enterprise Services has statewide responsibility to develop ‘master contracts’ for goods and services. A Master Contract is a contract for specific goods and/or services that is solicited and established by Enterprise Services on behalf of and for general use by specified ’purchasers’ (see below). Typically, purchasers use our Master Contracts through a purchase order or similar document. Master Contract Users – Purchasers. The resulting Master Contract from this IFB will be available for use by the following entities (”Purchasers”): Washington State Agencies. All Washington state agencies, departments, offices, divisions, boards, and commission; and any of the following institutions of higher education in Washington: state universities, regional universities, state college, community colleges, and technical colleges. The primary users will be Washington State Ferries (WSF) and Corrections (McNeil Island Correction Center). MCUA Parties. The Master Contract also may be utilized by any of the following types of entities that have executed a Master Contract Usage Agreement (MCUA) with Enterprise Services: Political subdivisions (e.g., counties, cities, school districts, public utility districts); Public-benefit nonprofit corporations (i.e., § 501(c) (3) nonprofit corporations that receive federal, state, or local funding); and Federally-recognized Indian Tribes located in the State of Washington. ORCPP. The Master Contract also will be available for use by the based on the contractor’s acceptance. While use of the Master Contract is optional for political subdivisions and public benefit nonprofit corporations authorized by the MCUA and ORCPP, these entities’ use of the Master Contract can increase Master Contract use significantly. All purchasers are subject to the same contract terms, conditions, and pricing as state agencies. Section 1 – Deadlines, Questions, and Where to Submit your Bid This section identifies important deadlines and where to direct questions for this IFB. A MANDATORY conference will be held to address contractual requirements at the time and location indicated below. Immediately after the Pre-Bid Conference a Site Visit has been arranged to allow bidders to obtain a full understanding of bid requirements. Attendance is required for bid to be considered responsive. Please arrive prepared with any questions, as the bid opening will be one week after this pre-bid conference. Note: Assistance for disabled, blind or hearing-impaired persons who wish to attend is available with with the Washington State Ferries (WSF). Contact the State Purchasing Coordinator identified on the face page of this document.
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