Background Screening and Drug & Alcohol Testing Services
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The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services managed the procurement process for a new contract regarding Background Screening and Drug and Alcohol Testing Services, specifically focusing on electronic fingerprinting and background check services. The process began with strategic planning and market research in late 2025, followed by the posting of a draft RFP in August 2026. Solicitation 11825 was officially posted to WEBS on August 21, 2026, and included a pre-bid conference on September 2, 2026. Throughout the solicitation period, two amendments were issued to refine the bid process. Amendment 1 specified geographic regions for reserved awards in the bid price exhibit, and Amendment 2 updated the competitive solicitation deadlines and evaluation instructions. After a series of question and answer periods to clarify requirements, the final bid due date was set for October 8, 2026. The solicitation officially closed on that date and has since moved into the evaluation step.
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DES notes: 10-09-2026 : Solicitation 11825 closed on 10/8/2026. 10-01-2026 : A Question & Answer document was posted to WEBS on October 1, 2026, addressing questions that were asked on September 25, 2026. The Q&A period is now over. 10-01-2026 : Amendment 1 was issued on 9/2/2026 to Exhibit C – Bid Price, to include the specified geographic region for reserved awards.
Amendment 2 was issued on 10/1/2026 to the Competitive Solicitation to update Section 2.4, Competitive Solicitation Deadlines. The bid due date is now October 8, 2026, Exhibit C – Bid Price has been changed to update evaluation instructions and totals, and Exhibit D -Scored Non-Cost has been updated. 10-01-2026 : The updated bid due date is now October 8, 2026. A Question & Answer document and solicitation amendments were posted to WEBS on October 1, 2026, addressing questions that were asked between September 18 and 25, 2026. 09-18-2026 : A Question & Answer document was posted to WEBS on September 18, 2026, addressing questions that were asked between September 2 and 18, 2026. Additional questions can be addressed to the Procurement Coordinator at contact@example.gov. 09-02-2026 : The pre-bid conference for Solicitation 11825 was held on September 2, 2026, at 10:00 am PT. The question-and-answer period closes on September 25, 2026. Bids are due October 5, 2026. Contact the Procurement Coordinator at contact@example.gov. 08-21-2026 : Solicitation 11825 was posted to WEBS on August 21, 2026, with a closing date of October 5, 2026. Questions should be directed to the Procurement Coordinator at contact@example.gov. 08-18-2026 : DRAFT RFP posted in WEBS. Responses to this DRAFT Solicitation are due on 8/20/2026. Please contact Sarah Smith at contact@example.gov with any questions. 08-13-2026 : In legal review stage. Posting anticipated in September 2026. 07-22-2026 : Solicitation draft continues to be under development. If interested in providing information, please contact the Procurement Coordinator at contact@example.gov. 05-28-2026 : Solicitation draft is under development. If interested in providing information, please contact the Procurement Coordinator at contact@example.gov. 05-07-2026 : Strategic Plan continues to be under development. If interested in providing information, please contact the Procurement Coordinator at contact@example.gov. 04-08-2026 : Strategic Plan continues to be under development. If interested in providing information, please contact the Procurement Coordinator at contact@example.gov. 03-06-2026 : Strategic Plan continues to be under development. If interested in providing information, please contact the Procurement Coordinator at contact@example.gov. 02-06-2026 : Strategic Plan continues to be under development. If interested in providing information, please contact the Procurement Coordinator at contact@example.gov. 01-13-2026 : Strategic Plan under development. If interested in providing information, please contact the Procurement Coordinator at contact@example.gov. 11-12-2025 : Posted RFI in WEBS on 11/12/2025, responses due 11/26/2025. 11-07-2025 : DES is developing a new contract, 11825, for electronic fingerprinting and background check services and is looking for purchasers and subject matter experts to share their experience and feedback with us. We are hosting a meeting for interested purchasers on 11/12/2025 at 11:30 am PT. Attendees will have a chance to provide feedback, learn more about the contract, the solicitation process, and the ways to participate in the future. If unable to attend, but still have feedback, please contact the procurement coordinator, Sarah Smith, at contact@example.gov. 11-07-2025 : Completed initial market research 11/5/2025. 10-16-2025 : Enterprise Services has completed our determination for electronic fingerprinting and background check services. 10-01-2025 : Solicitation assigned to Sarah Smith as procurement coordinator.
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