Outreach

The City of Seattle recognizes that Women and Minority businesses (WMBEs) face immense challenges in contracting. The City is committed to providing WMBEs with the maximum opportunity to participate in contracting opportunitites through its Outreach Program.  

The Outreach Program requires bidders on projects estimated to cost over $300K to perform outreach to WMBE subcontractors and document their efforts to increase WMBE utilization in a formalized Outreach Plan. The intended result is that Contractors and City Departments expand their WMBE subcontractor rosters and solicit the participation of more WMBEs on City contracts.

For information about upcoming bidding opportunities, click Bidding Opportunities in the menu at left.

For questions or help regarding the Outreach Plan or for more information regarding the City of Seattle's Outreach Program please contact the Purchasing & Contracting Services Division using the information provided below. If you have specific questions regarding Outreach on a current or upcoming City project please ask for the Contract Analyst assigned to the project.

Contact Us
For questions about outreach, contact PCSD and ask to speak to the Contract Analyst assigned to your project.

• E-mail: ContractingServices@seattle.gov
• Phone: (206) 684-0444

Resources

Affirmative Efforts
Search SCPR Roster

Forms
Inclusion Plan

Business Registration & Certification
Central Contractor Registration
HUB Zone Certification
OMWBE Certification
Small Disadvantaged Business Certification
SBA Business Development Program

Connections
OMWBE Directory
Community Capital Development
Seattle Public Schools

Legislation & Rules
Ordinance 119603
Executive Order 10-05
SMC 14.10
SMC 20.42

Other Resources
Seattle Office of Civil Rights