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DES posted the RFP for solicitation 16322, IT Development, to WEBS.
There are four categories in this solicitation:
- Web Developer
- Application Developer
- Software Tester
- IT Architect
Businesses must be registered in WEBS to view and bid on the solicitation. When you log in, search for solicitation 16322.
Read about the ITPS rebid project.
Learn how to do sell your goods and services to government entities in Washington state.
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Are you ready to grow your small business?
Have you been in business for at least two years? Are you interested in contracting opportunities with the Federal government?
By getting certified as an 8(a) small business, you may compete and receive set-aside and sole-source federal contracts, receive one-on-one business development assistance, connect with procurement and compliance experts who understand regulations, and much more.
We invite you to discover the "nuts & bolts" of SBA's 8(a) Business Development (BD) Program through this Virtual Training Series. SBA Seattle will provide you the tools you need to expand your business’s Federal footprint with the 8(a) BD program.
When:
- April 12, 2023 | 9am - 11am
- April 19, 2023 | 9am - 11am
- April 20, 2023 | 9am - 11am
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Sound Transit Upcoming DBE Opportunities
Absher Construction is pursuing the Sound Transit's Auburn Station Parking and Access Improvement project to provide facilities that enhance access to the commuter rail station. The project includes a new parking garage located at 1st Street Northwest. The project is expected to be complete by 2027.
If you are a DBE firm and would like to learn more about potential opportunities and procurement timelines contact:
Stephanie Caldwell / Director of Diversity, Equity and Community Engagement
Stephanie.Caldwell@AbsherCo.com
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Don't miss Black Night Market at Tacoma Armory, a night market highlighting Black and BIPOC owned businesses. Shop local and handmade clothes, candles, art, jewelry, massage therapy, healing tools, body care, hair care and more!
- 100 vendors
- African drummers and dancers
- Fashion show
- Art Installations
- Cash bar
- Live Performers
- Food trucks
When: April 1, 2023 | 1pm - 7pm
Where: Tacoma Armory | 1001 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405
Potential vendors and performers can sign up here: https://linktr.ee/blacknightmarket
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Voters approved a $535 million Tacoma Public Schools construction bond in 2020 that supports the replacement or renovation of 8 schools and invests in safety improvements throughout the district.
Read more about the project at: https://www.tacomaschools.org/departments/pc
Certified businesses must sign up for the Small Works Roster to be eligible for consideration in several upcoming construction projects.
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Northwest Minority Builders Alliance (NWMBA) 100 in 100 Days is a historic business community outreach and engagement campaign across the Pacific Northwest, and beyond, to identify, engage and empower 100 minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses (M/W/VBEs) engaged in architecture, construction, engineering, real estate, and related industries in the next 100 days, starting March 1, 2023!
M/W/VBEs continue hitting roadblocks when competing for contracts in both the public and private sectors. In concert with public and private entities, we intend to help overcome these challenges and the resulting under-representation one contractor, one consultant, one industry professional at a time!
If you are a Minority, Woman, and/or Veteran Business Enterprise and would like to be a part of our movement, we encourage you to sign up to become a NWMBA Member.
To celebrate 100 in 100 Days, the first 100 M/W/VBEs to register will receive a first year membership dues discount of $100.00 for 2023. Those M/W/VBEs who apply for membership by March 31st, will also be recognized as Founding Members. Make sure to include your discount coupon code 100DAYSCAMPAIGN when you pay your dues. And yes, we accept checks:
NWMBA
541 19th Avenue | Seattle, WA 98122-5739
https://nwmba.org
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March is Women's History Month and this year's theme celebrates the women who tell our stories, with highlights on women in media, journalism, music, radio, and more. We will be featuring information about women in history who've made significant impacts in these areas, as well as women from Washington state who have paved the way to ensure women's voices continue to be heard.
Learn more about Women's History Month by visiting the National Women's History Alliance website. nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/2023-theme
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New Certifications
32 businesses obtained OMWBE certification in February! We share these monthly lists of newly certified firms with our contract and procurement contacts at State Agencies and Institutions of Higher Education.
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