Procurement

Public works include all of the following, executed at the cost of the agency (RCW 39.04.010):

• Work
• Construction
• Alteration
• Repair
• Improvement other than ordinary maintenance

For public works projects estimated to be under $50,000:

We only require two verbal quotations to determine the best price.

For public works projects estimated to be $50,000-$350,000:

We require a minimum of three written quotations to determine the best price. We may use our Small Public Works Roster (RCW 39.04.155) to request bids.

For projects estimated to be over $350,000:

We advertise in our local newspapers and post on OpenGov.

We contract for various types of services including:

Public Works

• Maintenance
• Engineering
• Construction
• Renovation and remodeling
• Goods and services

Non-Public Works

• Legal services
• Professional services
• Purchases for Information Technology (IT)
• General services

Depending on the type of work and estimated cost: 

We may issue either a Request for Proposals (RFPs) or Request for Qualifications (RFQs).

For certain types of professional services and legal services:
We may review, evaluate, and select consultants based on Statements of Qualifications (SOQ). This practice is per State and City policy. If you've registered for these kinds of services, you must upload an SOQ on our roster to be considered.

With your account, you can:

• Receive notifications of future opportunities in the Procurement Portal. Go to OpenGov and select “Subscribe.”
• Follow updates to existing solicitations. Find the solicitation and click the “Follow” button. This will allow you to receive amendments and addenda automatically.
• Submit questions and receive answers for open solicitations.
• Be guided through the process of responding electronically to Request for Proposals (RFPs), bids, etc. OpenGov helps make sure that vendors have accurately completed submissions.
• Find all bid opportunities from the King County Library System in one place.