Opportunities
Doing Business With SDOT
The Seattle Department of Transportation provides many opportunities in consulting, construction (public works), and purchasing. Open Contract Opportunities are advertised through The Consultant Connection. To be best prepared for the bidding process:
Register with the City of Seattle in the Online Business Directory (OBD). Here you can:
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Consider registering with the Washington State Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises to compete for federal funding as a DBE. |
Network and learn about upcoming opportunities. Attend events put on by Tabor 100, a local economic development hub. |
Sign up for bid notifications:
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Get technical assistance to prepare for bids. Attend trainings, office hours, and networking opportunities, offered by the Department of Facilities and Administrative Services (FAS) via the Buy Line Blog. |
Find additional state-wide opportunities with the WA Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises.
Events
Working with SDOT
SDOT held its most recent Working with SDOT events in June 2023. The sessions were targeted to WMBE firms and featured information on upcoming SDOT contracting opportunities as well as networking opportunities with SDOT Project Managers, leadership staff, and other companies. Details about future Working with SDOT events will be posted here.
Alliance Northwest Conference
Hosted by Thurston Economic Development Council, Alliance Northwest is the largest business-to-government conference in the Pacific Northwest.
- Event date and Location: March 14th, 2024 | Greater Tacoma Convention Center
- Learn More: Home - Alliance Northwest
Additional events here: Upcoming Events, Training, Conferences, and Summits | Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (wa.gov)