State Vendor Toolkit

This toolkit is designed to help businesses learn how to work with Washington State agencies. Use these resources to help you understand certification opportunities. Look through the options below to access contracting resources and support. 

Statewide Contracts

New to State Contracting? 
Start here to learn more about how Washington State purchasing and procurement processes work. Learn how businesses can prepare to compete for opportunities. 

• Statewide Contracts Summary
• Statewide Contracts Booklet
• Slide Deck – Statewide Contracting
• Video: Statewide Contracting in Washington State: A Guide for Small Businesses

Office of Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE) Certification

Certification and Small Business Resources 
Explore OMWBE resources that help small, diverse, veteran-owned, and certified businesses.  

• OMWBE Summary
• OMWBE Certification Booklet
• Slide Deck - Understanding OMBWE Certification

Public Contracting

Contracting Opportunities and Vendor Systems 
Access vendor registration systems and contracting opportunities. Learn about procurement tools.  

• Public Contracting Booklet
• Public Contracting Summary
• Video: Public Contracting in Washington State: A Guide for Businesses Interested in Public Contracting

Translated Documents

Translated documents can be found here.