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.
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Policy
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Current/Adopted

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Effective March 09, 2020 to March 08, 2025

Effective March 19, 2020 to March 08, 2025

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Enterprise Procurement Policy Team