Call 001 26W031

The solicitation 26W031 issued by the Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) is a competitive bidding opportunity focused on public works project compliance with state-mandated small and veteran business participation requirements. Bidders must submit a completed Public Works Small and Veteran Business Plan using WSDOT Form 226-018, detailing commitments to certified PWSBE and VOB subcontractors by bid item, work type, and dollar value, along with signed confirmations for each subcontractor via Form 226-017. Participation goals are non-negotiable conditions of award, and failure to meet them results in bid non-responsiveness; if goals are unmet, bidders must submit Good Faith Effort documentation under Section 1-07 of the contract. Eligible participation is calculated with strict rules: manufacturers and suppliers count at 100%, brokers are capped at 5% of total value, and force account work is limited to 50% credit, with no double-counting allowed for firms certified under both categories. Only state-certified firms from the OMWBE and DVA directories qualify, and federal socioeconomic categories like 8(a) or HUBZone are not applicable. The place of performance is in Kitsap, Washington, with no pricing, CLIN structure, or contract value disclosed, indicating the award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable model, where technical acceptability is determined solely by PWSVB compliance. No delivery schedules, FOB terms, payment details, inspection procedures, or contract administration contacts are specified, and submission guidelines emphasize form accuracy over format, with no stated page limits or electronic portal referenced, though the deadline is listed as August 26, 2026.