Washington government bids, RFPs and contracts
Washington649 agencies · 32 active counties
- Pre-RFPs
- 160
- Agencies
- 649
- Projects
- 631
- In 32 counties
631 projects tracked in Washington. Get the ones that fit you.
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
What's planned
Capital Projects, Parks & Recreation and Transportation lead the 160 pre-RFPs Civic IQ has found in Washington council minutes and budgets.
Who's buying
Peninsula Housing Authority, Cowlitz County and Jefferson County Rural Library District have the most projects on record.
What Washington agencies are planning
Upcoming projects, grants and hiring found in council minutes and budget hearings, before the solicitation.
OpportunitySeattle City Council’s Parks and City Light Committee is considering Resolution 32210 to adopt Seattle City Light’s 2027‑2032 Strategic Plan and endorse substantial rate increases (9.5% in 2027 and 2028, then 7–11% annually through 2032). The attached plan lays out a large, multi‑year investment program across six focus areas: Customer Experience, Power Supply, Reliability, Sustainability, Technology, and Workforce, backed by a capital program growing to roughly $866M per year by 2032 and over $3.6B in net capital between 2027‑2032.
The plan details major upcoming spending on underground cable replacement, distribution and network system upgrades, Skagit hydro relicensing work, wildfire risk reduction, EV charging expansion, building electrification support, new renewable and storage resources, IT modernization, cybersecurity, asset management, and workforce facilities and training. No specific procurements are yet authorized; this is the policy and funding roadmap that will drive a sequence of RFPs, RFQs, and professional services/works contracts over the next six years. Vendors can use this as early intelligence to align offerings with the utility’s prioritized programs, timing, and financial constraints before individual solicitations are released.City of Seattle · Jul 1, 2026$3,600,000,000$3,600,000,000OpportunityThe Mayor and Seattle Department of Transportation are proposing renewal and expansion of the Seattle Transit Measure via a voter-approved 0.3 percent sales and use tax dedicated to transit and related transportation programs. Council Bill 121226 would place a proposition on the November 3, 2026 ballot to replace the current 0.15 percent transit sales tax that expires March 31, 2027, avoiding a gap in funding for roughly seven percent of Seattle bus service plus streetcar operations, ST3 support staffing, fare subsidy programs, and transit infrastructure improvements.
The legislation lays out a 10‑year program (2027‑2037) expected to generate about 1.38 billion dollars in revenue, with at least 60 percent reserved for buying Metro service hours and capped annual allocations for transit access programs, ST3 staffing support, and transit infrastructure. The Select Committee is actively reviewing policy options, potential amendments, and spending categories through June and July 2026 before final council action and ballot title submission by August 4, 2026. This is a major funding and service planning opportunity where no delivery vendors are yet locked in beyond existing Metro and ST3 relationships, leaving room for firms in transit planning, capital design, equity program design, safety, outreach, and evaluation to help shape and later implement the renewed measure.City of Seattle · Jun 18, 2026$1,380,000,000$1,380,000,000OpportunitySeattle City Council’s Select Committee is reviewing and approving the 2026‑2031 Implementation and Evaluation Plan for the renewed $1.3B Families, Education, Preschool, and Promise (FEPP) Levy. The plan lays out detailed strategies, budgets, and a schedule of upcoming competitive funding processes across early childhood, K‑12 supports, health and safety, and college/career pathways, with many new or rebid contracts slated between 2026 and 2031.
The document explicitly lists planned RFQs/RFPs and one‑year transition renewals before competitions for items such as childcare workforce payment administration, homeless childcare, family childcare mentorship, school‑based and community‑based academic supports, environmental learning, mental and behavioral health services, restorative practices, opportunity‑based mentoring, school safety, youth behavioral health, and multiple college and career pathway programs. This is a forward roadmap rather than current solicitations, so vendors should position now with DEEL, HSD, SPR, OSE, PHSKC, Seattle Colleges, and SPS around the specific competitions and timelines that match their offerings (many starting as early as Q2–Q4 2026).City of Seattle · Jun 30, 2026$1,330,033,144$1,330,033,144OpportunityOn June 25, 2026, the Sound Transit Board considered Resolution R2026-14 to amend the budgets for the West Seattle Link Extension (WSLE) and Ballard Link Extension (BLE). The amendments specifically fund consultant contracts, third-party commitments, sustainability work, permits/flagging, and other key activities needed to move WSLE into final design and construction preparation and to advance BLE planning, design, and cost-savings work.
The slide deck shows a total of about $406.9M in new WSLE budget authority and $16.4M for BLE, including a PMSS contract extension for BLE (~$16.4M), a large WSLE design contract extension with Jacobs (~$286.5M), $27.5M in systems design, $12M for permits and flagging, $15M for a City of Seattle construction services agreement, $2.5M for sustainability, $30M for other third-party commitments, and $16M in unallocated contingency. This represents significant near-term and multi-year scope for professional services, engineering, systems design, environmental/sustainability consulting, and third-party coordination rather than a new open solicitation, but it signals substantial funded work and likely follow-on or supplemental contracting needs as WSLE and BLE move through design into construction.Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority · Jun 25, 2026$423,269,770$423,269,770156 more pre-RFPs matched to you in a free digestGet matches free →
Recent projects and awards in Washington
Contract awards and project updates from public meetings, largest and newest first.
Action Item 8.15 requests approval of a $5,000,000 contract between Highline Public Schools and Sunburst Workforce for the 2026–27 school year to support special education staffing needs. This indicates a substantial reliance on contracted staff or staffing services to meet IDEA and other special education requirements.
Although the primary vendor choice is decided, the size and one-year term suggest ongoing staffing challenges and potential future procurement cycles. Other special education service providers, staffing firms, and related training or support vendors can view Sunburst as the incumbent and consider offering complementary services, professional development, or solutions that reduce reliance on contracted staff over time.Contract Award · Highline School District · King County · Jul 1, 2026$5,000,000$5,000,000Action Items 8.9 through 8.14 seek approval of 2026–27 contracts with several specialized schools: Academy School ($356,774), CHILD ($651,671), Emerald Learning Center ($1,419,900), Heartspring ($529,690), Overlake Specialty School ($593,260), and Renton School District ($329,986). These contracts cover tuition and placement for individual or small numbers of students with significant needs, plus contingencies for additional placements.
The approvals confirm these institutions as Highline’s chosen partners for high-cost, low-incidence special education services for the year. While the decisions are made, the pattern of multiple placements across different providers signals ongoing demand for highly specialized programs. Vendors offering wraparound services, teletherapy, assistive technology, and transition programming can position around supporting students before and after such placements, and tracking these vendors gives insight into the district’s continuum of services.Contract Award · Highline School District · King County · Jul 1, 2026$3,885,281$3,885,281The June 30, 2026 Tacoma City Council agenda lists Resolution 41952 to award a commingled recycling services contract to Waste Management of Washington Inc. The contract is valued at $12,000,000 plus applicable taxes, funded from the Solid Waste Fund, for an initial five-year term with options to renew for three additional five-year periods under Specification No. ES25-0074F.
This confirms that the City has selected its recycling services provider for potentially up to 20 years, establishing Waste Management as the incumbent in this space. Vendors can use this intelligence to target subcontracting, technology, route optimization, cart/bin supply, recycling education, and contamination reduction services that could support both the City and Waste Management, and to track the future reopener windows tied to the initial term and optional renewals.Contract Award · Greater Tacoma Regional Convention Center Public Facilities Dist · Pierce County · Jun 30, 2026$12,000,000$12,000,000The City Council agenda includes Resolution 41952 to award a $12,000,000 contract to Waste Management of Washington Inc for commingled recycling services. The agreement is funded from the Solid Waste Fund for an initial five‑year term, with options to renew for three additional five‑year periods under Specification No. ES25-0074F, making this a potential 20‑year service relationship.
The primary recycling services provider is decided, establishing Waste Management as the long‑term incumbent for commingled recycling. This is commercially relevant for firms offering recycling technology, contamination reduction programs, route optimization tools, education and outreach, and performance analytics that can bolt onto or support the City–Waste Management partnership, as well as for competitors tracking future rebid and renewal timing.Contract Award · Greater Tacoma Regional Convention Center Public Facilities Dist · Pierce County · Jun 30, 2026$12,000,000$12,000,000Sunstone Haven is a 48‑unit 1970-vintage apartment complex in Walla Walla being acquired and substantially rehabilitated by Walla Walla Housing Authority with 9% credits. The project, originally purchased in 2016 through the Commission’s Land Acquisition Program, will be converted to permanent affordable housing with a mix of one- and two-bedroom units at 30–60% AMI, including 12 permanent supportive housing units for homeless individuals at entry.
The Commission awarded $1,485,936 in annual 9% credits supporting a $19.1 million rehab budget that includes major site, exterior, and interior upgrades: parking lot repairs, new siding, windows, balconies, doors, roofs, full kitchen and bath replacements, new ventilation, ductless heat pumps, hot water heaters, appliances, lighting, and drywall repair. This creates a substantial scope for construction, energy efficiency, and resident‑service vendors as the housing authority moves from financing into detailed design, bidding, and phased rehab execution.Contract Award · Washington State Housing Finance Commission · King County · Jun 25, 2026$19,067,604$19,067,604Sound Transit staff requested Board approval on June 25, 2026 to refund approximately 205 million of outstanding fixed-rate 2016S-1 bonds using a new 2026-1 series issuance in order to capture interest cost savings. The agency notes that market interest rates are currently favorable versus the 2016 debt, and the refunding is projected to generate around 23 million in net present value savings while keeping overall debt outstanding unchanged.
Financial advisor Piper Sandler is engaged, with BofA Securities as senior manager and J.P. Morgan Securities and Barclays as co-managers, and key dates are set for ratings on June 24, 2026, pricing on July 30, 2026, and closing on August 12, 2026. For capital markets, legal, and financial technology vendors, this confirms the existing underwriting and advisory team, provides timing for any support services, and signals when follow-on compliance, reporting, and investor relations needs may arise after closing.Contract Award · Central Puget Sound Regional Transit Authority · King County · Jun 25, 2026$205,000,000$205,000,000465 more Washington projects matched to you in a free digestGet matches free →
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COUNTIES BY ACTIVITY
32 countiesGovernment agencies in Washington
649 agencies tracked, with procurement data, contacts and vendors.
Yakima CountyCounty · 258,523 pop.Whitman CountyCounty · 48,399 pop.Whatcom CountyCounty · 234,954 pop.Washington7,812,880 pop.Walla Walla CountyCounty · 62,068 pop.Wahkiakum CountyCounty · 4,800 pop.Town of Yarrow PointCity · 1,105 pop.Town of YacoltCity · 1,620 pop.Town of WinthropCity · 578 pop.Town of Wilson CreekCity · 202 pop.Town of WilkesonCity · 484 pop.Town of WilburCity · 924 pop.Town of WaverlyCity · 120 pop.
Questions about Washington
How do I find government contracts in Washington?
There are 631 tracked government projects across 649 agencies in 32 Washington counties. The most active procurement sectors include Capital Projects, Information Technology, and Professional Services. Browse active RFPs, pre-RFPs from board meetings, vendor contracts, and decision-maker contacts, all in one place. Filter by county, sector, or agency to find the most relevant opportunities.
Which counties have the most procurement activity in Washington?
The counties with the most government procurement activity in Washington are: Washington (139 projects), King County (73 projects), Pierce County (59 projects), Snohomish County (44 projects), and Spokane County (39 projects). These counties represent the highest concentration of contract awards, RFPs, and pre-RFPs in the state. You can drill into any county to see active projects, agency contacts, and competitive intelligence, focusing your business development on the highest-opportunity areas.
What types of agencies issue RFPs in Washington?
Government agencies across Washington that issue RFPs include County Governments, Special Districts, Cities & Towns, Government Agencies, Housing Authorities, and School Districts. With 649 agencies tracked across 32 counties, Washington has a diverse procurement landscape. Each agency manages its own RFP process and vendor relationships independently.
How do I bid on Washington government projects?
To bid on government projects in Washington, start by registering as a vendor with the specific agency. Most agencies in WA publish formal RFPs on their websites and the state procurement portal. Right now, there are 631 tracked projects across Washington. The key advantage is getting in early. Pre-RFPs from board meetings can surface 6–18 months before RFPs go live, giving you time to build relationships while projects are still being scoped.
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What sectors are most active in Washington?
Based on tracked procurement activity, the most active sectors in Washington are: Capital Projects (174 projects), Information Technology (55 projects), Professional Services (47 projects), Parks & Recreation (44 projects), and Equipment (39 projects). Across 23 active sectors statewide, Detailed breakdowns by sector, county, agency, and contract value help you target the highest-value opportunities and understand competitive dynamics across the state.
Who are the key decision-makers in Washington?
Procurement decisions in Washington are made by individual agency leaders such as city managers, county administrators, school superintendents, and department heads, across 649 agencies in 32 counties. Each agency has its own purchasing authority and approval process. Verified contact details for decision-makers across Washington agencies help you reach the right person at the right time.
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