Call 003 25C516

The solicitation 25C516 issued by the Washington State Department of Transportation requires bidders to submit a comprehensive Public Works Small and Veteran Business Enterprise (PWSVB) Plan as a mandatory condition for responsiveness, with no other technical or pricing evaluation criteria defined beyond compliance. Bidders must specify certified PWSBE and Veteran-Owned Business subcontractors, detailing their roles, assigned bid items, scope of work, and committed dollar values, all documented through standardized WSDOT forms 226-018 and 226-017. Participation goals, calculated as percentages of the bid amount, must be met or exceeded; failure to do so triggers a requirement to submit Good Faith Effort documentation demonstrating proactive outreach to eligible firms. Only firms certified through the state’s OMWBE and DVA directories qualify, and the same work cannot be counted toward both PWSBE and VOB goals. Subcontracting rules limit broker contributions to 5% of costs and allow up to 50% credit for force account items, while manufacturers count 100%. The place of performance is Grays Harbor, Washington, and failure to properly complete or submit required forms results in automatic bid rejection. The award is expected to follow a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable model, where technical acceptability hinges entirely on meeting PWSVB participation requirements, with no stated contract value, pricing structure, or delivery schedule provided. No federal acquisition regulations or standard contract clauses apply; the entire procurement is governed by Washington state statutes RCW 39.19, RCW 43.60A.010, and associated WAC provisions. Submission deadlines are set for July 15, 2026, with no specified electronic or physical submission method detailed, and no contracting officer or payment administration contacts are listed in the available materials.