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* New solicitations
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* Other news
* Upcoming statewide contracts

"Contracts Connection provides news about statewide contracts for goods and services, which are available to state agencies and other organizations that have signed a contract usage agreement. "

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New solicitations

**DES starts solicitation to replace * **generator**, maintenance, repair,** **and parts services contract*

DES is developing replacement contract 06225 for generator maintenance, repair, and parts services. This contract will succeed statewide contract 02420 [ [link removed] ], which expires Feb. 7, 2026. 

We are looking for purchasers and subject-matter experts to help us develop this contract. If you have input and comments, please submit a vendor and contract performance feedback form [ [link removed] ] to share what is working, what is not working, or what we can do differently in the new contract.

If you are interested in providing feedback or joining the sourcing team, please reach out to the procurement specialist below.

Questions? Email David Hallock at [email protected].

*View contract 06225* [ [link removed] ]


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Success spotlight

*Driving growth for small, diverse, and veteran-owned businesses through WEBS*

Since 2019, Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS) database has *grown significantly*, becoming a crucial tool for state contracting. It connects vendors with 720 customers—*more than 150 are state **agencies*—in the place where agencies post bid opportunities. DES is working hard to ensure that small, diverse, and veteran-owned businesses have *more access* to these opportunities.

WEBS is the state’s enterprise vendor registration and bid notification system where businesses can post solicitations for bids.

*Here's a look at how WEBS grew between 2019 and 2024:*


* *Registered small businesses:* Increased from 8,741 to 13,086
* *Businesses certified by the Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE):* Nearly doubled from 969 to 1,553
* *Veteran-owned businesses:* Increased from 1,302 to 2,513

This growth reflects the *increasing role of diverse businesses* in state contracting and highlights *our commitment* to supporting these businesses through expanded access.

The success of WEBS also relies on the *dedicated support* of our customer service team. In 2024, they *helped more than 10,000 customers*, with nearly half seeking assistance with WEBS registration and updates to their profiles.

As a purchaser, WEBS allows you to easily find small, diverse, and veteran-owned businesses and *filter your search results* by those categories. With more businesses registering each year, WEBS is a great resource for finding Washington suppliers. Our customer service team is ready to help you navigate WEBS and ensure business profiles are up to date, so you can find *the right vendors for your needs*.

*Learn more about using WEBS* [ [link removed] ]


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Other news

*Washington EDGE is live—apply now!*

The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is excited to announce that the Washington Encouraging Diversity, Growth, and Equity (EDGE) pilot program [ [link removed] ] is officially *live and accepting applications*! We designed this innovative program to support small businesses, paving the way for more opportunities in public works contracting with the state of Washington.

Contractors accepted into the program will receive access to *Washington EDGE-exclusive bid opportunities* on select contracts identified below $1 million.

*Visit the Washington EDGE webpage* [ [link removed] ]


Important WEBS updates for purchasers

Effective March 12, DES has made some changes to Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS) [ [link removed] ] in the following sections:


* Small business declaration
* Washington-grown food policy
* Governor's Directive 24-19

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Upcoming statewide contracts 

Interested in seeing the statewide contracts we are working on? Visit our planned procurements to see statewide contracts under development, the contracts they are replacing and the timeline. 

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