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Washington Revised Code Title 39. Public Contracts and Indebtedness § 39.04.270. Electronic data processing and telecommunications systems--Municipalities--Acquisition method--Competitive negotiation--Findings, intent

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) The legislature finds that the unique aspects of electronic data processing and telecommunications systems and the importance of these systems for effective administration warrant separate acquisition authority for electronic data processing and telecommunication systems. It is the intent of the legislature that municipalities utilize an acquisition method for electronic data processing and telecommunication systems that is both competitive and compatible with the needs of the municipalities.

(2) A municipality may acquire electronic data processing or telecommunication equipment, software, or services through competitive negotiation rather than through competitive bidding.

(3) “Competitive negotiation,” for the purposes of this section, shall include, as a minimum, the following requirements:

(a) A request for proposal shall be prepared and submitted to an adequate number of qualified sources, as determined by the municipality in its discretion, to permit reasonable competition consistent with the requirements of the procurement. Notice of the request for the proposal must be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the municipality at least thirteen days before the last date upon which proposals will be received. The request for proposal shall identify significant evaluation factors, including price, and their relative importance.

(b) The municipality shall provide reasonable procedures for technical evaluation of the proposals received, identification of qualified sources, and selection for awarding the contract.

(c) The award shall be made to the qualified bidder whose proposal is most advantageous to the municipality with price and other factors considered. The municipality may reject any and all proposals for good cause and request new proposals.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Washington Revised Code Title 39. Public Contracts and Indebtedness § 39.04.270. Electronic data processing and telecommunications systems--Municipalities--Acquisition method--Competitive negotiation--Findings, intent - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/wa/title-39-public-contracts-and-indebtedness/wa-rev-code-39-04-270/

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