Washington DES Competitive Solicitation 11825 — Background Screening and Drug & Alcohol Testing Services
The Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is conducting Competitive Solicitation 11825 to establish statewide or regional contracts for electronic fingerprinting, background screening, and drug and alcohol testing services for eligible public purchasers.
Deadline and procurement value
Bids are due October 5, 2026 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. DES lists the contract estimated annual worth as $4.9 million. That is a statewide contract estimate, not a guaranteed vendor award or bidder level ceiling.
Scope and submission controls
The solicitation was posted August 21, 2026. Questions are due September 25, 2026, with DES answers scheduled for October 1, 2026. The complete solicitation, required forms, bid instructions, amendments, pricing schedules, representations and certifications, mandatory qualifications, insurance and security requirements, and final submission mechanics are controlled in Washington Electronic Business Solution (WEBS). Vendors must register in WEBS to receive updates and amendments.
Procurement questions are directed to DESContractsTeamApple@des.wa.gov.
Match and Atlas assessment
Match and cost share are not applicable because this is a procurement rather than a grant.
Atlas Opportunity Score: 68/100. N9+ Fit: 0/100. QC Healthcare Fit: 10/100 conditional. Dr. Miltie direct vendor fit: 0/100. The verified public scope does not establish a role for the Nonagon N9+ device and platform, and current verified public QC Healthcare capabilities do not establish the specialized screening, fingerprinting, testing, laboratory, security, or procurement qualifications needed for a direct response. Atlas therefore does not recommend a direct bid without full verification of the controlling WEBS solicitation.
Official sources
Washington DES Contract Summary 11825
Washington OMWBE Bid Opportunity Notice
Washington WEBS vendor portal