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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Recycled Product Procurement

RCW 43.19A

Environmental Goods & services Law
Provides guidance and directions for local governments and public agencies to increase recycled product procurement.

Reporting Agency Contracts

DES-210-01

Goods & services Policy Procedure
Requires state agencies to report contracting activities to DES to promote transparency, centralize purchase information, and provide public access to contract spending information.

Requirements for Commemorative and Art Works on State Capitol Grounds

WAC Chapter 200-230

Capitol Campus Rule
Allows DES to establish rules governing the design and placement of commemorative works and works of art on the Capitol Campus.

Self-Insurance Requirements as to Local Governments

WAC Chapter 200-100

Risk management Rule
Regulations for local governments to manage and operate individual and joint local government property and liability self-insurance programs under state law (RCW 48.62).

Small business use and spending rules

WAC 200

Goods & services Rule
Establishes rules for state contracting with in-state small goods and services businesses. Sets agency use goals and creates a standard compliance path to ensure contracting preferences under the Supplier Diversity Policy go to the small businesses they're intended for.

Sole Source Contracts

DES-140-00

Goods & services Policy Procedure
Outlines the restrictions and exemptions for using sole source contracts and reinforces that competition is the preferred procurement method to eliminate any manipulation intended to avoid competition.

State Agency Housing

RCW 43.82

Real estate Law
Grants DES authority to acquire real estate for state agencies and other entities.

State Agency Transportation Policy & Procedure Content

BR.01.01.S1

Fleet operations Risk management Procedure
Addresses the minimum requirements for transportation policies and procedures required of every state agency with jurisdiction and control of motor vehicles.

State Building Code

RCW 19.27

Real estate Law
Describes the State Building Code Act and promotes the health, safety, and welfare of Washington state building residents and visitors.

State Capitol Grounds Traffic and Parking Regulations

WAC Chapter 200-200

Capitol Campus Rule
Allows DES to govern pedestrian and vehicle traffic on the Capitol Campus.

State Driver Standards

BR.01.01.S2

Fleet operations Risk management Procedure
Establishes state driver standards and references related procedures and forms.

State Transportation Governance

BR.01.01.A2

Fleet operations Procedure
Lists the policies, standards, procedures and forms related to state government transportation governance.

State Vehicle Marking Requirements and Exceptions

WAC Chapter 200-500

Fleet operations Risk management Rule
Establishes approval procedures for using departmental, office, agency, institutional, or commission logos on state-owned or controlled vehicles.

Suggested Design and Construction Standards of Sidewalk and Curb Ramps

WAC Chapter 200-340

Capitol Campus Real estate Rule
Provides several suggested design, construction, and locations standards for building curb ramps.

Supplier Diversity

DES-090-06

Goods & services Policy
Requires agencies to use approved strategies to increase purchases of goods and services from small, diverse, and veteran-owned businesses. Meets requirements in state law to ensure equitable access to state goods and services contracts.

Supporting Workers' Rights to Effectively Address Workplace Violations

DES-EO 18-03

Goods & services Policy
Requires all state executive cabinet agencies and small cabinet agencies to follow Executive Order 18-03 – Supporting Workers’ Rights to Effectively Address Workplace Violations.

Surplus personal property—Sale, exchange—Exceptions and limitations—Transferring ownership of department-owned vessel

RCW 43.19.1919

Surplus Law
Requires state agencies to sell or exchange their unneeded assets at a public or private sale and put the profit (1) toward any debt accrued for the original asset purchase or (2) into the state general fund.

Surplus Property Operations

WAC Chapter 200-360

Surplus Rule
Describes how surplus property may be offered for sale, transfer, auction, or donation.

Understanding Insurance Coverage

BR.01.01.A1

Fleet operations Risk management Procedure
Describes the topics of insurance for state drivers, insurance requirements and coverage for state drivers, and insurance for contractors.

Use of the Public Areas of the Capitol Buildings and Grounds

WAC Chapter 200-220

Capitol Campus Procedure Rule
Sets the basic rules for using public areas of the Capitol Campus for free speech, assembly, commercial, and private activities.