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Appeal of Denial of Use of the Capitol Buildings and Grounds Policy - CSVS.01.02

CSVS.01.02

Current/Adopted Policy
The purpose of this policy is to establish the appeal process available to anyone denied use of the Capitol buildings and grounds (Capitol Campus).

Capitol Campus Use Rate Schedule - CSVS.01.02.S1

CSVS.01.02.S1

Current/Adopted Policy
Applies to anyone using the Capitol Campus for a display or event.

Commercial filming, photography, videography, and photography - No. VS-01-03

No. VS-01-03

Current/Adopted Policy
The purpose of this policy is to provide for the safety and protection of state facilities and people.

Complaints and Protests - DES-170-00

DES-170-00

Current/Adopted Policy
This policy will focus on the minimum requirements for a more formal complaint and protest process (as required in RCW 39.26.170), criteria for filing a complaint or protest, agency response requirements and timelines, and clear and transparent processes.

Contract Management Policy - DES-080-02

DES-080-02

Current/Adopted Policy
The Contract Management Policy establishes uniform standards for effective and efficient management of agency contracts. To ensure agency business objectives are met during the contracting process, agencies must actively engage in contract management in the following three Contract Life Cycle Phases: 1) Pre-award, 2) Award, and 3) Post-award.

Delegation of Authority - DES-090-00

DES-090-00

Current/Adopted Policy
This policy applies whenever an agency purchases or leases goods and/or services under Chapter 39.26 RCW. The goal is to provide each agency with authority that is tailored to fulfill the agency’s mission.

Delegation of Limited Authority for Real Property Functions and Transactions - RES.01.04

RES.01.04

Current/Adopted Policy
The purpose of this policy is to: provide direction and clarity regarding delegation of the statutory authority of the director of the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) under RCW 43.82.010, minimize the risk of the misuse of the director’s statutory authority, and provide a process and criteria by which the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) delegates to other agencies limited authority for real estate functions and transactions.

Direct Buy Procurements/Purchases - DES-125-03

DES-125-03

Current/Adopted Policy
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.

Displays on the Capitol Campus - EXE.01.01

EXE.01.01

Current/Adopted Policy
To establish specific requirements and governance related to displays on Capitol grounds.

Disposal of Surplus Real Property - RES.01.02

RES.01.02

Current/Adopted Policy
The purpose of this policy is to provide a process by which the Department of Enterprise Services (Enterprise
Services) disposes of real property on behalf of the state of Washington.

Electronic Products Purchasing Preference - DES-265-00

DES-265-00

Current/Adopted Policy
This policy establishes the purchasing preference authorized in RCW 39.26.265(1) for agencies competitive purchases of electronic products that meet environmental performance standards relating to the reduction or elimination of hazardous materials.

Enterprise Commercial Card Policy - DES-F0-03-01

DES-F0-03-01

Current/Adopted Policy
This policy applies whenever state issued credit cards or similar methods are used to make purchases. State
issued credit cards, used by agencies to pay for goods and services, improve efficiency, flexibility, and
convenience related to purchasing goods and services.

Enterprise-Wide Transportation Policy - BR.01.01

BR.01.01

Current/Adopted Policy
The purpose of this policy is to make sure the use and management of passenger motor vehicles for the conduct of official state business is economical, efficient, and effective.

In 2011, the state legislature created the Department of Enterprise Services through ESSB 5931. As part of the enacted legislation, DES was authorized to put in place guidelines, procedures, and standards for fleet management that other state agencies and institutions of higher education may adopt.

Legislative Building Dome Access Restrictions - No. FPS-01-02

No. FPS-01-02

Current/Adopted Policy
The purpose of this policy is to restrict access to the interior of the Legislative Building Dome in order to
eliminate or reduce health, security and safety hazards and associated risks. This policy restricts access to the
Legislative Building Dome only to those with a legitimate business need. Some examples of a legitimate business
need are scheduled maintenance work, emergency response to an injured worker, or historical preservation
work to the Legislative Building.

Making Emergency Purchases of Goods and Services - DES-130-00

DES-130-00

Current/Adopted Policy
This policy establishes criteria and qualifications, reporting requirements and timelines, and reporting exemptions related to emergency purchases. See RCW 39.26.130. These reporting requirements promote state agency transparency of emergency purchases which are exceptions from competition. See RCW 39.36.125(1).

Nonmercury-Added Products Purchasing Preference - DES-70A.230-00

DES-70A.230-00

Current/Adopted Policy
This policy establishes the purchasing priority and preference required in RCW 70A.230 for competitive purchases
of products that may contain mercury. This statutory requirement was adopted to eliminate or reduce threats to
human health and the environment from release of mercury.

Operational Guidance for Managing Spontaneous Gatherings - CSVS.01.04

CSVS.01.04

Current/Adopted Policy
The purpose of these guidelines is to provide for the safety and protection of facilities and people.
These guidelines are in addition to the rules and other requirements governing activities on the capitol buildings and grounds (Capitol Campus).

Operational Guidelines for Activity Parking on the Capitol Grounds - EXE.02.02

EXE.02.02

Current/Adopted Policy
The purpose of these guidelines is to provide for the safety and protection of facilities and people.
These guidelines are in addition to the rules and other requirements governing activities at the capitol building and grounds (Capitol Campus).

Parking on the Capitol Campus - BR.04.01

BR.04.01

Current/Adopted Policy
This policy governs the use, management, and control of parking on the Campus. This policy is used together
with and supports state law, state regulations, and related Department of Enterprise guidance and procedures.

Preferred Leasing Areas -

Current/Adopted Policy
The purpose of this policy is to: 1) Establish guidelines and criteria for siting state leased office facilities in Thurston County; 2) Implement the Preferred Leasing Areas Policy of The Master Plan for the Capitol of the State of Washington.