DES updates requirements when posting solicitations in WEBS
Effective immediately, procurement professionals who post solicitations in Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS) will see a new required field that indicates how the solicitation aligns with Gov. Inslee’s Directive 24-19, issued Dec. 2. The directive applies to all agencies under the governor’s direction and freezes all hiring, nonessential service contracts, discretionary purchases of goods and services, and travel due to a projected budget shortfall.
What’s changing?
When you post a solicitation, you’ll need to select an option from the drop-down menu to identify the exemption that applies. This field is required before you can complete your posting.
What you need to know about the directive:
The freeze on service contracts does not include contracts, contract amendments, or other agreements:
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Costing less than $10,000.
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Related to the protection of life or public safety.
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Tax collection or other revenue-generating activities.
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Those funded exclusively from private or federal funding sources.
The freeze on goods and equipment purchases does not apply to equipment:
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Costing less than $10,000.
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Necessary to protect life or public safety.
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Necessary to carry out the core functions of the agency.
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Funded by private or federal grants.
The new WEBS requirement applies to all state agencies and higher education users. Agencies not subject to the directive can select an exemption when posting solicitations.
How long will this apply?
This change to WEBS will remain in place as long as the directive is in place.
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