Are you a Small, Minority-, Women-, and/or Veteran-owned business interested in performing DES public works projects? Yes, then JOIN US!

The Department of Enterprise Services will be hosting a public works contracting information session with OMWBE in Yakima this fall, and you’re invited! Join us in person to learn more about how to contract with the state.

When: November 8th, 2023 | 12PM - 4PM
Where: Henry Beauchamp Community Center | 1211 S 7th St, Yakima WA

RSVP: To RSVP or request more information, email Daren Kumar. 

Information Provided: 

• Job Order Contracts (JOC) - Learn about Job Order Contracts and how contractors are selected for a JOC project. 

• Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC) Small Works Roster (SWR) - Learn about the Small Works Roster and how to join the list. 

• Washington's Electronic Business Solution (WEBS) – Learn how to get registered and navigate through WEBS. A WEBS Team will be present to help register businesses, check status, and/or resolve WEBS issues. 

• Office of Minority & Women's Business Enterprises (OMWBE) Certification – Learn how to get certified as a minority and/or women-owned business. An OMWBE representative will be present to provide information about certification process. 

• Department of Veteran's Affairs (WDVA) Certification – Learn how to get certified as a veteran-owned business. A WDVA representative will be present to provide information about the certification process. 

• WA APEX Accelerator (formerly WA PTAC) - Learn about the services, programs, training, and assistance offered by the organization in relation to government(al) contracting opportunities.