Supplier diversity policy is in effect as of April 1

April 2023

Department of Enterprise Services

Supplier Diversity updates

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The Department of Enterprise Services’ (DES) new, enterprise-wide supplier diversity procurement policy took effect April 1. It requires state agencies to include supplier diversity considerations in all aspects of their goods and services contracts. 

State agency spotlight: Dept. of Corrections prioritizes supplier diversity implementation 

Traci Fuller leads Corrections’ contracting equity efforts and is working with all levels of the agency to implement the supplier diversity policy. Fuller is instrumental in building relationships and engagement with businesses and other state agencies. She also is part of DES’ statewide procurement inclusion and equity team, a community of practice for state agencies.

Register for the forecasting workshop

OMWBE is hosting the first of a two-part workshop on April 13 to help agencies prepare for planning and forecasting, using budget information and spending requests. 

Program Managers, Project Managers, anyone involved in the budget process, Senior Leaders, and Procurement Team Managers will find this particularly useful. 

Find the supplier diversity policy & tools for agencies

The goal of the enterprise supplier diversity policy is to provide meaningful contracts to small, diverse and veteran businesses in Washington state.

Find the supplier diversity policy, interactive handbook and other resources to help you follow the policy.