Policies, Laws & Rules
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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Operational Guidelines for Scheduling Support Services for Activities on the Capitol Buildings and Grounds
CSVS.01.05
Capitol Campus Policy
Requires DES Visitor Services to coordinate services for activities on the Capitol Campus, including support services, equipment, exclusive use of specific Capitol Campus locations, and other amenities.
Parking on the Capitol Campus
BR.04.01
Capitol Campus Policy
Governs the use, management, and control of parking on the Capitol Campus. It supports state law, state regulations, and related DES guidance and procedures.
Permitting Use of the Capitol Buildings and Grounds
Capitol Campus Procedure
Establishes DES' process for scheduling requested activities in the public areas of the Capitol Campus.
Preferred Leasing Areas
Real estate Policy
Establishes guidelines and criteria for siting state leased office facilities in Thurston County and implements the Preferred Leasing Areas Policy of the Master Plan for the State Capitol.
Prevailing Wages on Public Works
RCW 39.12
Public works Law
Requires local government contractors and subcontractors to pay prevailing wages to workers on public works and maintenance contracts.
Procurement of Goods & Services
RCW 39.26
Goods & services Law
State law regarding the procurement of goods and services by state government entities.
Provisions in Buildings for Aged and Handicapped Persons
RCW 70.92
Public works Real estate Law
Requires buildings to have special provisions for people who are elderly and people with disabilities.
Public Records
WAC Chapter 200-01
Risk management Rule
Defines DES' procedures for providing access to public records.
Public Works
RCW 39.04
Public works Law
State law guiding public works procurement by the state or municipalities. Public works includes work, construction, alteration, repair, improvements, or contract maintenance.
Public Works Contracting - Addressing equity and efficiencies, including small works contracting requirements
WAC 200-330
Public works Rule
Modifies small works contracting requirements to ensure they align with changes to state law from the 2023 Efficiency and Equity in Public Works Contracting bill (SSSB 5268).
Purchase of spoken language interpreter services
RCW 39.26.300
Goods & services Training Law
Describes the requirements for purchase of spoken language interpreter services—when authorized.
Purchases of Washington Grown Food
DES-090-09
Goods & services Policy
Encourages state agencies to purchase Washington-grown food.
Purchasing Preference for Products and Product Packaging That Do Not Contain Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
DES-280-00
Environmental Goods & services Policy
Requires state agencies to give preference to purchases that do not contain polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs).
Purchasing Preference for Products That Do Not Contain Hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs)
DES-310-00
Environmental Goods & services Policy
Requires state agencies to give preference to purchases that do not contain hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) or contain HFCs with a comparatively low global warming potential.
Recycled Content Purchasing Preference
DES-255-00
Environmental Goods & services Policy Procedure
Requires state agencies to give preference to purchases that contain recycled material and designates specifications for the purchases of products containing recycle material.
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.