Description
The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services is establishing a statewide contract to provide comprehensive background‑screening, electronic fingerprinting, and drug & alcohol testing services to all state agencies, higher‑education institutions, political subdivisions, federal agencies, public‑benefit nonprofits, and federally‑recognized Indian tribes. Up to four main awards (one per service category) and multiple reserved awards for Washington‑based small‑business and veteran‑owned firms will be issued, with a contract term of up to 60 months. Bidders must meet stringent technical specifications—including live‑scan fingerprint equipment meeting FBI standards, 2‑day turnaround for background checks, DOT‑compliant drug testing with chain‑of‑custody, and accredited laboratory requirements—and must be members of the Contracts Usage Agreement (CUA) to be eligible. Pricing is left to bidders, and all submissions become public records.
• Four service categories: electronic fingerprinting, background screening, drug & alcohol testing, and optional add‑on services.
• Contract term: up to 60 months; bidders must price the first 12 months; later pricing follows adjustment provisions.
• Reserved awards reserved for Washington small‑business and veteran‑owned firms, with up to two awards per region per category.
• Technical requirements: live‑scan equipment, ≤ 3 % reject‑rate, 2‑day background‑check turnaround, DOT drug‑testing panels, accredited labs, and strict data‑retention policies.
• No budgetary figures disclosed; bidders submit pricing in Exhibit C and non‑cost responses in Exhibit D.