The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is developing a pilot program titled EDGE (Encouraging Diversity Growth and Equity) to help mini and micro size construction firms gain an equitable “edge” in the public works bidding and procurement process, and we need your input!

After the interest in our first workshop series, we will be holding one more workshop to review the proposed pilot program, and to get feedback on what we should consider as we develop a policy statement to support the program.

The EDGE program will provide training, technical assistance, and networking to help mini, micro, minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses learn more about how to become prime contractors on state public works construction and improvement projects. Program participants will also receive access to EDGE-only bid opportunities for one to three years.

What:
One 90-minute virtual public workshop to discuss new WA EDGE pilot program. 
If you attended a workshop in July, this is the same presentation, but we welcome you to join us again to share your thoughts.

When and where:

•  9-10:30 a.m., Wednesday Aug. 30
  • Join via Teams 
  •  Calendar appointment

The meeting will occur on Microsoft Teams.

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