Announcements, Events & Resources for DBE Contractors & Consultants

DBE Supportive Services:

Learn about programs that help diverse businesses contract with WSDOT.

WSDOT Announcements

Community Workforce Agreement & Priority Hire Listening Session

WSDOT is rescheduling the Community Workforce Agreement & Priority Hire Listening Session from April 28th to Mid-May. We are rescheduling the meeting to ensure we have adequate time to inform interested stakeholders and community-based organizations. As soon as we have more information on the date/time of the meeting, we will let you know. We appreciate your partnership and for causing any inconvenience.

WSDOT Minority and Women Business Enterprise Support Services

The Washington State Department of Transportation’s Minority and Women Business Enterprises Support Services (MWBESS) state-funded program provides supportive services and training to minorities, females, and other socially and economically disadvantaged firms.

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Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Support Services

DBE Support Services is a federally-funded program designed to help those DBEs wishing to work on WSDOT highway-related construction projects. Support Services are available ONLY to DBEs who are certified in the highway construction industry, to include construction companies, consultants, and regular dealers.

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You can also email WSDOT directly at DBESS@wsdot.wa.gov or call 360-705-7090 for more information.

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Training/networking opportunities

Cash Flow Management

  • Apr 26 & 28

Dissecting an RFQ - Day 1

  • April 28

Dissecting an RFQ - Day 2

  • April 29

American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) Washington Small Firm Roundtable

  • May 18

Do Business With King County | Architecture & Engineering

  • May 19

2022 Regional Contracting Forum Save the Date

  • Sept 21

CHA Washington