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
Apr 26 & 28
April 28
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