(1) The department of general administration shall identify in the department's vendor registry all vendors in good standing, as defined in RCW 43.19.525.

     (2) The department of general administration shall annually, but no less often than once every fifteen months:

     (a) Request that vendors in good standing update their information in the department's vendor registry including but not limited to the Washington state commodity codes for products and services that the vendors propose to offer to state agencies during at least the subsequent fifteen-month period;

     (b) Disseminate the information obtained in response to the request made pursuant to (a) of this subsection to at least one purchasing official in each state agency; and

     (c) Notify each vendor in good standing of all contracts for the purchase of goods and services by state agencies with respect to which the department of general administration anticipates either renewing or requesting bids or proposals within at least twelve months of the date of the notice.

     (3) The department of general administration and the governor's committee on disability issues and employment shall jointly prepare and, on or before December 31, 2008, issue a report to the governor and the legislature. The report shall describe the activities authorized or required by chapter 136, Laws of 2003, and their effect on enhancing opportunities for disadvantaged persons and persons with disabilities to maximize their opportunities for employment and career advancement, and increase the number employed and their wages.

     (4) This section expires December 31, 2009.

[2005 c 204 § 3; 2003 c 136 § 4.]