Direct Buy Procurements/Purchases
DES-125-03
A competitive solicitation process must be used for all purchases of goods and services unless there is an exception listed under RCW 39.26.125. Direct buy purchases are one of the exceptions, which do not require a competitive process. Certain public purchases do not justify the administrative time and expenses necessary to conduct a competitive process.
Effective Date:
Type:
Policy
Status:
Current/Adopted
Draft documents
Give your feedback
We are seeking feedback on the Direct Buy Policy refresh. Please provide your feedback on the draft documents listed above by March 10, 2025.
Current documents
Effective March 09, 2020 to March 08, 2025
Effective March 19, 2020 to March 08, 2025
Timeline
October 2011
Policy creation
January 2015
Policy revision
March 2020
Policy revision
March 2022
Current policy