DRS Procurements and Supplier Diversity
DRS is committed to partnering with vendors that are invested in our mutual success. This page is where DRS posts available opportunities for vendor bidding, also called a Request for Proposal or RFP. Find out here how you can do business with us, review current and forecasted procurements, and read our goals for supplier diversity.
How to do business with us
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We post all bid notifications, addenda, and updates on Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS). You can register with WEBS to get bid notifications from all participating government agencies.
Current procurements
Solicitation number: RFP 26-06 Access Control and Transitions
Solicitation Number: DRS RFP 26-06 (PDF)
Attachment A Fee Schedule (Word)
Attachment B Bidders Information, Declarations, and Certifications (Word)
Attachment C Questionnaire (PDF)
Exhibit A Sample Contract (PDF)
Amendment 1 (PDF)
Proposal due date: Nov. 3, 2026
General information:
Title: RFP 26-06 Access Control and Transitions
The Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS) is seeking a Freshworks certified partner that will support adding additional work processes to the Freshservice solution to add access management for DRS facilities, equipment and software.
Solicitation schedule
Optional Pre-Bid Conference (on-line)
October 9, 2026
10am -11am Pacific time
Attend via Zoom Meeting
Meeting Information:
Meeting link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89211959922
Meeting ID: 892 1195 9922
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Meeting ID: 872 1189 2968
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| Activity | Schedule Date |
|---|---|
| Issue Request for Proposals | Wednesday, September 23, 2026 |
| Questions due: | October 19, 2026 |
| Answers posted: | October 26, 2026 |
| Complaints due: | October 27, 2026 |
| Proposals due: | November 3, 2026 |
| Interviews (if requested by DRS) | Nov. 16-20th, 2026 |
Potential opportunities
In accordance with Executive Order 22-01, we prepare a forecast of potential opportunities to provide advance notice to all vendors.
Current contracting opportunities forecast: (Excel file)
DRS Supplier Diversity Program
We are committed to ensuring that public money is spent equitably in the private sector by creating meaningful opportunities for small and diverse businesses to work with us. Our 2024 goals are to spend at least:
- 6% with minority and women-owned businesses
- 1% with veteran-owned businesses
We encourage the participation of small, veteran-owned, minority-owned and women’s business enterprises. These resources may assist you in responding to procurements:
- How to Work with the State | Department of Enterprise Services
- OMWEB Certification | Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises
- Veteran Owned Businesses Certification | Washington Department of Veterans Affairs
- How to become registered as a statewide vendor| Office of Financial Management
- Government Contracting Assistance for Washington Firms | Washington APEX Accelerator
Contact
Wendy Kancianich
Contracts Manager: Email
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