DES is holding workshops to discuss a new pilot program for mini, micro construction firms
The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) is developing a pilot program titled “WA 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!
DES will be holding a series of workshops 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.

Three 90-minute virtual public workshops to discuss new WA EDGE pilot program. The sessions will occur on three separate days, one in the morning, one in the afternoon and one in the evening. Please RSVP for the workshop you plan to attend. You only need to attend one, each session will cover the same information.

When and where:

• 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, July 27
  • Join via Teams
• 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, July 28
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• 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, July 31
  • Join via Teams

All meetings will occur on Microsoft Teams.