Washington State

Office of the Attorney General

Attorney General

Bob Ferguson

Vendor Education – Email Scam and Phishing Prevention

Email scams and online phishing attempts continue to increase in frequency. We are aware of recent attempts to mislead vendors who we conduct business with. We interpret these as attempts to initiate a scam on our vendors by using a misleading domain name to send emails that appear to come from the Office of the Attorney General.

For more information including prevention tips click here.

 

Statewide Vendor Payment Registration

Vendors, grantees and other partners receiving payment from the Office of the Attorney General must be registered in the Statewide Vendor Payment System. The Washington State Office of Financial Management maintains the Statewide Vendor Payment System.  Registration materials can be found on line at Statewide Vendor/Payee Services | Office of Financial Management or by contacting the Statewide Payee Desk at (360) 407-8180.  Payees are encouraged to use direct deposit for receiving payments.  Please keep in mind that payment forms need to be submitted directly to the Office of Financial Management, and not to the Office of the Attorney General.

 

Register in WEBS

Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS) is the bid notification system Washington State Agencies are required to use to post solicitations. Political subdivisions and higher educations are not required to use WEBS to post solicitation opportunities; however, many voluntarily use the system.

Vendors are encouraged to register in WEBS to see solicitation opportunities.  Please review the Vendor Manual for instructions on how to register and navigate WEBS.  There is no fee associated with registering and once registered WEBS will send email notices to vendors of future bidding opportunities for any of the commodity codes the vendor selected.

The Attorney General’s Office posts its solicitations on WEBS.  Only vendors registered in WEBS can submit a bid. 

WEBS Vendor Registration

WEBS Vendor Manual 

 

Supplier Diversity

The Office of the Attorney General fully supports promoting the procurement of goods and services from Washington small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses and is committed to taking actions to enhance business opportunities with those businesses. 

Learn more about becoming a state or federal certified firm to boost your potential for conducting business with government entities.

  • Veteran and Service Member Owned Business Participation and Certification: The AGO encourages the participation of Veteran and Service Member Owned Business certified by the Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs. For more information on certification, contact WDVA.
  • Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises - MWBE Participation and Certification: The AGO encourages the participation of Minority & Women's Business Enterprises either self-identified or certified by the Office of Minority & Women's Business Enterprises - OMWBE. For more information on certification, contact OMWBE.

Other resources:

For questions about supplier diversity or contracting opportunities with the Office of the Attorney General, please contact:

Marci Phillips
AGO Supplier Diversity Leader & Contracts Administrator
Phone: (360) 819-0329
Email:  [email protected].

 

Sole Source Contracts

Per Policy DES-140-00 and RCW 39.26.140, as of January 1, 2013, all state agencies entering into sole source contracts are required to post the contracts to a publicly accessible website.

Posting Date Prospective contractor Brief description Intended duration Projected value
         

 

 

 

Active Solicitations

AGO Solicitation No. WEBS Reference No. Solicitation Title Description Posting Date Closing Date Solicitation Coordinator
   

 

 

       
Please find the full solicitation, solicitation documents and bid instructions available in WEBS: https://pr-webs-vendor.des.wa.gov/. Please visit the link to register you and/or your business in Washington’s Electronic Business Solution for Vendors. Vendors not registered in WEBS will not receive updates or amendments to the solicitation, which could disadvantage your bid.

 

AGO Procurement Bids and Bid Awards

Transparency in public procurement is necessary to ensure the highest ethical standards and accountability, ensure open and fair competition, and promote public review of contract and procurement documents. A transparent procurement process promotes public confidence and encourages participation of the business community to meet the state’s purchasing needs.  Confidential material may be redacted. (See Supplier Diversity Policy – DES-090-06.)

Awarded Bids and Bid Award Documents

AGO Solicitation No.

WEBS Reference No.

Solicitation Title

Description

Awarded Vendor

 

Awarded Bid Documents

 

 

 #23-01

 50985

HearMeWA Program Branding, Marketing and Website Creation

Development, production and distribution of public service announcements and paid advertising for, including but not limited to, music streaming services, video/steaming, multimedia and social media and website design.

The Vida Agency

Vida amended restated contract

 

 

Forecasted Needs Report

Agency Name Division/Program Procurement Description Current Vendor Name, if applicable Solicitation/Contract Number Procurement Method Commodity Code Procurement Type Est. Total Contract Value Award Fiscal Year Award Fiscal Quarter Estimated Contract Term/ Contract Length (Yr) Recurring Division/Program Contact Name Division/Program Contact Email
100 - Office of Attorney General Legal Divisions Expert witness services* Multiple K# TBD Direct Buy - Statement of Work 961-50 Service $5,000,000.00  2025 Q1 3 Yes Contracts Unit [email protected]
100 - Office of Attorney General All AGO Divisions Outside legal counsel services** Multiple K# TBD Direct Buy - Statement of Work 961-49 Service $20,000,000.00  2025 Q1 4 Yes Contracts Unit [email protected]
100 - Office of Attorney General Legal Divisions Mediator/arbitrator/third-party neutral services Multiple K# TBD Direct Buy - Statement of Work 961-05 Service $400,000.00  2025 Q1 0 Yes Contracts Unit [email protected]
100 - Office of Attorney General Legal Divisions Strategic litigation consultant services Multiple K# TBD Direct Buy - Statement of Work 961-50 Service $2,500,000.00  2025 Q1 4 Yes Contracts Unit [email protected]
100 - Office of Attorney General Training Unit Training and professional development services Multiple K# TBD Direct Buy - Statement of Work 924-16 Service $275,000.00  2025 Q3 1 Yes Contracts Unit [email protected]
100 - Office of Attorney General Policy Unit Hate Crime and Bias Incident Hotline TBD K# TBD Competitive 915-20 Service   2027 Q1 2 Yes Contracts Unit [email protected]
100 - Office of Attorney General Contracts Unit Court Reporting Services Multiple K# TBD Competitive 961-24 Service   2025 Q4 3 No Contracts Unit [email protected]

 

*The above information is based on the best information available at the time and subject to revision or cancelation.

 

*Categories of Expert Witness Services: **Outisde Counsel Services
accident reconstruction financial transactions - securities/real estate
analytical chemistry immigration
appraisals intellectual property
behavioral health IT/software contracts
clinical & forensic psychology land use/environment
counseling litigation
crisis management tax/federal taxation
data breach risk management
digital forensics bond/bond counsel
domestic violence  
drowning/water survival  
drug & alcohol treatment  
economics  
engineering  
family preservation  
forensic accounting  
forest modeling  
graphic design  
health care provider  
mental health  
neuropsychology  
nursing  
oncology  
orthopedics  
pain management  
parenting  
pathology  
pediatric  
police practices  
political science  
probation & parole  
psychiatry  
psychology  
qualified Indian expert  
social work  
standard of care  
statistics  
substance abuse treatment  
toxicology  
vocational rehabilitation  

 

AGO Routinely Purchased Items

The AGO routinely purchases the below items. Certified OMWBE or veteran owned businesses selling these items are encouraged to monitor the Department of Enterprise Services Planned Procurement Page for information on potential new contracting opportunities. 

AGO Routinely Purchased Items

  • Chargers (car, laptop, phone)

 

  • Flash Drives/Thumb Drives
  • Noise Canceling Headphones

 

  • Cameras, Video Cameras, Camera Accessories
  • Footrests

 

  • Portable Printers and Label Printers

 

  • Computer Cables and Adapters
  • ID Badge Holders and Cards (reels and lanyards)
  • Privacy Filters

 

  • Desktop Organizers and Accessories
  • Ink Cartridges and Toner

 

  • Space Heaters

 

  • Docking Stations
  • Internal Hard Drives
  • Tablet Stands

 

  • Easel Paper
  • IPhone Accessories (case, screen protectors, charging cords, etc.)
  • Trash Cans/Recycling Bins

 

  • Emergency Supplies (flashlights, first aid kits, hard hats, glow sticks, etc.)
  • Laptop Bags and Surface Sleeves

 

  • USB Ports

 

  • Extension Cords, Surge Suppressors,  and Power Strips
  • Laptop Stands and Risers

 

  • Webcams

 

  • First Aid Supplies (face masks, gloves, bandages, etc.)
  • Mice, Keyboards

 

  • White Boards

 

 

AGO Supplier Diversity Outreach Events

Outreach is an essential component of ensuring supplier diversity, building relationships, and promoting contracting opportunities in partnership with other state agencies, nonprofits, and other business or appropriate industry organizations.  The AGO anticipates attending the following events in 2023.

(See Supplier Diversity Policy – DES-090-06.)

Outreach Events 2024 - 2025

Date Event Description
10/8/2024 Washington Procurement Connection 2024, Tacoma, WA. Annual conference connecting small, diverse, and veteran-owned businesses in Washington with the procurement professionals from state and local governments, including counties, cities, schools, ports, commissions, and more. 

 

Procurement Complaint and Protest Procedures

Competitive solicitations posted to WEBS will include AGO complaint and protest procedures in compliance with RCW 39.26.170, and in substantially the same form as can be found here. If you have any questions, please email: [email protected].

 

Interlocal Agreements

Chapter 39.34 RCW, the Interlocal Cooperation Act, provides the authority for Washington State agencies to contract with other governmental entities. This law includes a requirement for either filing Interlocal agreements with county recording offices or alternatively listing by subject on the agency's web site.  The AGO’s Interlocal agreements are set forth below.

Contract# End Date Government Entity Short Description
K94 No End Washington State Patrol Virtual Private Network Services
K82 No End WA State Administrative Office of the Courts Access to Judicial Information System (JIS-Link)
K708 No End WA State Department of Enterprise Services Customer Services
K13721 No End Department of Enterprise Services Master Contract Usage Agreement
K12587 No end Washigton State Department of Social and Health Services MOU - DSHS
K7704 No End King County Bar Association Legal Services
K10026 No End WA State Department of Licensing Agency System Access
K8749 No End United States Marshall Training Supplies
K8863 9/30/2025 WATech Service Level Agreement (SLA) Website Design/Development Services
K12237 9/30/2024 US Department of Justice SAKI Grant IAA
K12238 9/30/2024 US Department of Justice SAKI Grant IAA
K9957 6/30/2024 Washington State Patrol Security Services
K10317 No end Spokane County IT Internet Services
K11220 No end Washington State Patrol WSP Acess User Agreement
K9969 11/4/2024 Washington State Health Care Authority MOU - Medicaid Fraud
K10681 No End WA State Department of Enterprise Non-Disclosure Agreement
K10682 No End WA State Department of Enterprise Non-Disclosure Agreement
K10475 3/31/2025 WA State Department of Labor & Industries Everlaw Data Storage and Services
K10500 No End Washington State Patrol Access to CJIS Systems
K10626 9/30/2024 Washington State Patrol SAKI Grant IAA
K12239 9/30/2024 The Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs SAKI Grant IAA
K11295 6/30/2024 Washington Staet Department of Transportation eDiscovery storage solutions
K11518 6/30/2024 Washington State Department of Revenue eDiscovery storage solutions
K11780 No end Washington State Patrol Access Agreement/ User Acknowledgement
K12101 6/30/2024 Utilities and Transportation Commission eDiscovery storage solutions
K12676 6/30/2024 Washington State Auditor's Office Data Sharing Agreement
K12675 No end Washington State Auditor's Office SAO Accountability Audit
K12999 6/30/2024 Washington State Department of Enterprise Services DES Real Estate Services
K12892 6/30/2024 Washington State Department of Ecology eDiscovery storage solutions
K12839 No end Washington State Department of Licensing Non-Disclosure Agreement
K12842 No end Utilities and Transportation Commission MOU- UTC
K12936 6/30/2024 Washington State Department of Corrections eDiscovery storage solutions
K13064 12/31/2024 Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife Evidentiary Assistance Agreement
K13061 No end Washington State Department of Licensing Safety Protocols
K13164 6/13/2024 Administrative Office of the Courts Legal Services- reports
K14159 12/31/2024 University of Wyoming MMWIP data and research support
K10529 4/30/2025 Employment Security Department Data Sharing Agreement
K13804 No End Caseload Forecast Council Data Sharing Agreement
K15310 12/31/2024 Yakima County Technology Services
K14587 6/30/2025 Department of Enterprise Services Torts Legal Services
K14698 6/30/2025 Washington State Department of Transportation Legal Services
K14767 6/30/2025 Washington State Department of Reveue Legal Services
K15033 6/30/2025 Washington State Office of Financial Management Legal Serivces
K15034 5/31/2024 South Puget Sound Community College SharePoint Administration
K14949 6/30/2025 Washington State Patrol Trooper Basic Training Classes
K15436 11/4/2025 King County Prosecuting Attorney Joint Defense Agreement
K15549 9/30/2028 HCA Data Sharing Agreement
K15579 6/30/2025 WSP Fusion Center
K15608 6/30/2024 WATech Phase 1 Project
K13590 6/30/2024 Washington State Department of Enterprise Services Workforce Support & Development
K13660 10/31/2025 DOL Data Sharing Agreement
K14597 3/31/2026 Washington State Department of Enterprise Services Technology Acquisition Services
K14943 6/30/2025 Washington State Patrol Fusion Center Criminal Intelligence
K15749 9/30/2026 Washington State Department of Enterprise Services Alteration Services
K16067 6/30/2028 State Auditor's Office Data Sharing Agreement
K11367 12/31/2026 DOH Center for Health Statistics Certificates provision
K14422 No End US FTC Cost Share Agreement