When is the submission deadline?

Submissions are due January 15, 2027. Questions must be submitted by January 7, 2027.

What is the budget for this RFP?

Settle estimates the budget at $8,648,833. The issuer has not published an official figure.

It was issued by Washington State Department of Enterprise Services. The work is located in Washington, United States.

Discovery Services Cooperative Contracts (Due January 15, 2027)

SUMMARY

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services is soliciting bids for discovery services, including data identification, preservation, collection, processing, review, analysis, production, and hosting.

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DESCRIPTION

The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services is seeking qualified bidders to provide discovery services for litigation, claims, and other matters, consistent with the Electronic Discovery Reference Model. Services include data identification, preservation, collection, processing, review, analysis, production, and hosting. The contract term is up to 60 months. Bidders may bid on one or more of three categories: Category 1 (Discovery Services), Category 2 (Discovery Services - Fedramp and/or CJIS Certified), and Category 3 (Additional Services).

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Must have completed at least three projects similar in scope in the last three years
Must be registered in Washington's Electronic Business Solution (WEBS)
Must have a Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number issued by the State of Washington
Must be registered with the Washington Secretary of State (unless exempt)
Must be registered with the Washington State Department of Revenue
Must maintain minimum required insurance coverages including Commercial General Liability, Workers' Compensation, Employers' Liability, Commercial Automobile Liability, Technology Errors & Omissions, and Technology Professional Liability & Cyber Liability
Category 2 bidders must hold and maintain Fedramp and/or CJIS certification
Must provide customer service during standard business hours (8:00am – 5:00pm Pacific Time)
Must have an escalation process for customer service issues not resolved within 7 business days
Must provide an annual security audit by an independent, industry-recognized third party after any significant data loss

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TIMELINE

Posting Date: October 30th, 2026

Pre-Bid Conference: November 17th, 2026

Deadline for Submitting Questions: January 7th, 2027

Deadline for Submitting Bids: January 15th, 2027

Anticipated Date of Announcement for Apparent Successful Bidders: March 22nd, 2027

Anticipated Announcement of Contract Awards: April 20th, 2027

Issuing Agency

Washington State Department of Enterprise Services

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Discovery Services Cooperative Contracts