Public Utility District No. 1 Of Kitsap County Solicitation Of Vendors For Purchasing Other Than By Formal Bidding

The Public Utility District No. 1 of Kitsap County (KPUD) is soliciting vendors to join its Vendor List in accordance with Washington State laws RCW 39.04.190 and RCW 54.04.082. This solicitation, identified as number e1240 and posted on September 1, 2025, invites qualified vendors to register for future procurement opportunities to supply materials, equipment, and supplies primarily for KPUD’s water utility, wastewater utility, and fiber optic telecommunications operations. Transactions through this Vendor List typically range from $30,000 to $120,000 and are procured without the need for a formal competitive bid process, enabling KPUD to expedite purchases while maintaining compliance with state procurement statutes. Vendors interested in being placed on the Vendor List must submit certain administrative documentation including contact information, Washington UBI number, Federal Tax ID, and a completed Purchase Order Contract (DOC). The submissions must be emailed to the Contracts & Compliance Team by December 31, 2025. While the Vendor List serves as a prequalification mechanism, it does not guarantee contract awards or specific purchase orders. KPUD’s procurement for these purchases uses a non-competitive call-off process based on vendor inclusion rather than competitive evaluation, and there are no formal evaluation factors, federal acquisition clauses, or socioeconomic certifications required. The solicitation lacks detailed performance metrics, specific delivery terms, or inspection criteria but implies that KPUD assumes responsibility for acceptance of goods. Vendor applications are streamlined to focus on administrative eligibility and compliance, without imposing federal contract clauses, formal pricing schedules, or complex submission formats, thus facilitating ease of participation for suppliers supporting KPUD’s utility operations across Washington State.