Contract Summary

The Department of Enterprise Services has developed the contract for purchase of motor vehicles. This contract features a variety of vehicle categories for your agency needs. Please see below. The contract is for purchase of new vehicles only; leased, used or trade-ins are not allowed on this contract. All purchased vehicles must be for official use only.

Categories:
1. Police Vehicles
2. Automobiles (Sub-Compact, Compact, Mid-Sized, Large)
3. Automobiles (Hybrid, Electric, Plug-In Hybrid)
4. Vans (Passenger, Cargo, Cutaway/Chassis)
5. Sport Utility Vehicles (Small, Mid-Size, Large)
6. Light Duty Pickup Trucks (Class 1/2/3)
7. Medium Duty Trucks (Class 4/5/6)
8. Chassis Cab and Cutaway Trucks (3/4/5/6)
9. Heavy Duty Trucks (Class 7)
10. Low Speed Vehicle (LSV)

*** Catalytic Converter Marking RCW 46.70.350 is effective as of April 1, 2025. Dealers with vehicles with CC's are obligated to offer to mark CC upon purchase, unless exempt. Customers will be asked if they want their CCs marked when making a quote in CARS system. Answer be recorded in the quote as the dealers must record and save the answers. ***

Note: Customers may utilize Sourcewell Cooperative contract 13022 if your needs cannot be met by this contract.

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***The operating budget that Governor Bob Ferguson signed on May 21, 2025, includes a proviso that orders the director of the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) to give written approval before any state agency as defined in RCW 43.19.560 can make a passenger vehicle purchase. See RCW 43.19.600 for more information including agency exemptions. Every state agency, unless exempt, needs to complete Passenger Vehicle Request Form, obtain their agency’s director’s signature and email the completed and signed form to DES Fleet Operations at vehicleapproval@des.wa.gov (See Step 2).***

How to use this contract: State Agencies Only, as defined by RCW 43.19.560
Step 1. Review Motor Vehicle Statewide Contract Frequently Asked Questions and the Vehicle Purchasing Frequently Asked Questions
Step 2. Fill out this form and submit to Vehicleapproval@des.wa.gov
Step 3. Review awarded contractors here
Step 4. Once approved by DES Vehicle Approvals, generate quotes through the Contract Automobile Request Systems (CARS)

How to use this contract: All Other Qualified Purchasers Only
Step 1. Make sure you have a valid Contract Use Agreement
Step 2. Review Frequently Asked Questions
Step 3. Review awarded contractors here
Step 4. Generate quotes and submit purchase request through the Contract Automobile Request Systems (CARS)

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DES has ensured this procurement meets RCW 39.26, follows State of Washington Current Procurement Policies, follows DES procurement process, and DES has determined that entering into this master contract will be in the best interest of the State of Washington.