Policies, Laws & Rules Search

Find laws that apply to DES, and all statewide policies and rules we manage. Statewide policies, also known as enterprise policies, apply to most Washington state agencies.
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Affordable Housing Entity Joint Self-Insurance Property and Liability Program Requirements

WAC Chapter 200-120

Risk management Rule
Governs affordable housing self-insurance transactions to implement RCW 48.64, which allows affordable housing entities to participate in joint self-insurance programs covering property or liability risks.

Alcohol Use Restricted on the Capitol Campus

CSVS.01.01

Capitol Campus Policy Procedure
Sets the basic rules for alcohol use, possession, and distribution in public areas on Capitol Campus.

Alternative Public Works Contracting Procedures

RCW 39.10

Public works Procedure Law
Authorizes alternative public works contracting procedures in certain circumstances. Ensures open and fair processes and establishes a process for evaluating them.

Antidiscrimination clauses in public contracting

RCW 49.60.530

Public works Law
Requires an antidiscrimination clause in all contracts for public works or goods and services.

Appeal of Denial of Use of the Capitol Buildings and Grounds

CSVS.01.02

Capitol Campus Policy
Establishes the appeal process for anyone denied use of the Capitol Campus buildings and grounds.

Authorization of DES to fine or debar contractors

RCW 39.26.200

Goods & services Risk management Law
Provides DES the authority to fine or debar contractors.

Bridge Banner Standards

EXE.01.01.S1

Capitol Campus Procedure
Grants DES authority to manage banner displays on the Capitol Way pedestrian bridge.

Capitol Building Lands

RCW 79.24

Capitol Campus Public works Procedure Law
Designates “Capitol Building Lands." Land given to Washington state by the federal government to build public buildings at the state capitol.

Capitol Campus Use Rate Schedule

CSVS.01.02.S1

Capitol Campus Policy Procedure
Establishes cost and rules for hosting a display or event on the Capitol Campus.

Capitol Lake and Adjoining Lands and Roadways

WAC Chapter 200-210

Capitol Campus Rule
Gives DES authority to grant access to Capitol Lake and nearby lands and roadways.

Collision/Accident Reporting

BR.01.01.P2

Fleet operations Risk management Procedure
Steps for reporting collisions and accidents that involve a vehicle in use for official state business.

Commercial filming, videography, and photography

No. VS-01-03

Capitol Campus Policy Procedure
Establishes guidelines for commercial filming, videography, and photography on the Capitol Campus.

Competitive Contracting

WAC Chapter 200-320

Goods & services Rule
Provides clear, simple, fair, and consistent guidance for agencies that competitively contract for services.

Complaints and Protests

DES-170-00

Goods & services Policy
Sets minimum requirements for formal complaints and protests, criteria for filing a complaint or protest, agency response requirements and timelines, and clear and transparent processes.

Compliance with the State Environmental Policy Act

WAC Chapter 200-10

Environmental Rule
Explains how DES follows the Environmental Policy Act.

Contract Management

DES-080-02

Goods & services Policy Procedure
Establishes standards for effective and efficient management of agency contracts.

Contracting for Goods and Services

WAC Chapter 200-300

Goods & services Rule
Establishes regulations applicable to the purchase of goods and services by, through, or under authority delegated by DES.

Contracts for Architectural and Engineering Services

RCW 39.80

Public works Law
Requires government agencies to publicly announce requirements for architectural and engineering services and explains the rules of negotiating contracts for those services.

Convenience Contracts

DES-070-00

Goods & services Policy Procedure
Establishes the criteria and rules for creating and using a convenience contract for the purchase of goods and services.

Debarment Procedures

WAC Chapter 200-305

Goods & services Risk management Rule
Establishes regulations for DES' debarment procedures to ensure a vibrant, open, competitive procurement marketplace for bidders and Washington state agencies.