Wireline Ethernet or Fixed Wireless Services

The Washington State Department of Technology, through Washington Consolidated Technology Services (WaTech), is issuing a solicitation for Wireline Ethernet or Fixed Wireless Services across the state. Interested vendors must possess both a signed Network Services Agreement (NSA) and the applicable technical addenda before participating or submitting a bid. The procurement process involves a comprehensive RFQ, posted on WaTech’s website, with responses due by December 3, 2025. The contract size is estimated between five and fifteen million dollars, and the services are to be delivered at multiple sites within Washington. The evaluation will primarily consider cost and installation timelines, with detailed scoring facilitated through an appendix cost model that captures site-specific requirements, bandwidth proposals, and installation intervals. The solicitation emphasizes strict compliance with mandatory requirements, including background checks for personnel, prohibition on trunk fees, and adherence to the guaranteed installation intervals specified in the cost model. Offerors must submit a completed cost spreadsheet and signed certifications, with proposals evaluated on a trade-off basis balancing price and delivery schedule. The contract will be administered under a Statement of Work framework, with performance at designated sites and acceptance contingent upon meeting technical and schedule specifications. WaTech reserves the right to cancel or reject any responses, and the process includes provisions for protests and amendments to ensure clarity and fairness. The procurement underscores transparency, mandatory certifications, and adherence to state policies, with no explicit FAR clauses detailed in the solicitation.