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Tabor 100 Office Hours

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Do you want to learn more about doing business with the City? Do you want to know about how the City of Seattle works with women- and minority-owned businesses? Do you have questions about working with unions on City construction projects? Do you want to share info about your business with City of Seattle staff?

The City of Seattle office at the Tabor 100 Hub is OPEN. Purchasing and Contracting staff from the City of Seattle’s Department of Facilities and Administrative Services are available to talk to you. Just drop right in, no need to make an appointment!

7100 Fort Dent Way Suite 100, Tukwila, WA 98188

If you have a question or would like to talk to someone outside of these office hours, please email FAS_PC@seattle.gov.

This schedule is subject to change. Please check this notice for the most up-to-date info.

January 2024

Tuesday, January 2 from 12PM-4PM – Staff from the Labor Equity Team

Wednesday, January 3 from 9AM-3PM – Edwina Martin-Arnold, Inclusion Advisor

Thursday, January 4 from 1PM-5PM – Staff from the WMBE/Contract Compliance Team

Monday, January 8 from 9AM-12PM – Staff from the Purchasing Team  

Wednesday, January 10 from 9AM-3PM – Edwina Martin-Arnold, Inclusion Advisor

Thursday, January 11 from 9AM-3PM – Lisa Tran, Purchasing Team

Friday, January 12 from 1PM-5PM – Presley Palmer, Purchasing and Contracting Division Director

Tuesday, January 16 from 12PM-4PM – Staff from the Labor Equity Team

Wednesday, January 17 from 9AM-3PM – Edwina Martin-Arnold, Inclusion Advisor

Friday, January 19 from 9AM-12PM – Staff from the WMBE/Contract Compliance Team

Monday, January 22 from 9AM-12PM – Javier Valdez, Senior Equity and Inclusion Advisor

Wednesday, January 24 from 9AM-3PM – Edwina Martin-Arnold, Inclusion Advisor

Saturday, January 27 from 12PM-2PM – TBD

Wednesday, January 31 from 9AM-3PM – Edwina Martin-Arnold, Inclusion Advisor

DOING BUSINESS WITH THE CITY OF SEATTLE – NOW ONLINE! COMO HACER NEGOCIOS CON LA CIUDAD DE SEATTLE – VIRTUAL EN LINEA

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WHEN: Friday, January 5, 2024, 9 – 11am
TALLER EN ESPAÑOL: Viernes, 5 de Enero del 2024 2-3pm

Is your firm interested in doing business with the City of Seattle? Do you want to learn more about how City purchasing and contracting works? Join us at for our “First Fridays” online Doing Business with the City of Seattle event to meet Purchasing and Contracting staff who are part of our purchasing, consultant contracting and construction/public works teams. We will hold three sessions at once so choose the one you’re interested in!

¿Está interesada en hacer negocios con la ciudad de Seattle? ¿Le gustaría aprender más sobre compras y contrataciones con la ciudad de Seattle? Entonces acompañenos para recibir información sobre como hacer negocios con la Ciudad de Seattle.

COST: Free to attend – no registration required – just drop in!
COSTO: Registracion es Gratis y no se require reservacion. Solo entre en linea.

INFO:

  • Find out if the City of Seattle buys the type of product/service you offer
  • Learn about City bid processes for your product/service
  • See if there is a contract in place for those items, and if so, when will it be re-bid
  • Find out who you should market to
  • Get information about the Consultant Roster program and application process
  • Learn about the City’s Public Works contracting process
  • See how to access online plans and specifications for public works construction projects
  • Learn about opportunities through City Job Order Contracting
  • Hear about the City’s women- and minority-owned business (WMBE) resources
  • Averigue si la Ciudad de Seattle compra el tipo de producto/servicio que usted ofrece
  • Aprenda sobre los procesos de licitación de la Ciudad de Seattle para su producto/servicio
  • Aprenda sobre el proceso de contratación de obras públicas de la Ciudad de Seattle
  • Aprenda sobre oportunidades que ofrece la Ciuadd de Seattle a través de contratación
  • Aprenda sobre el programa para Empresas Pertenecientes a Mujeres o Minorias (WMBE)
  • Como registrarse en el directorio de negocios de la Ciudad de Seattle (OBD)

JOIN THE WORKSHOP/ENTRAR AL TALLER:

If you’re interested how the City PURCHASES GOODS AND SERVICES:

When it’s time, join your Webex meeting here

Meeting number (access code): 2485 757 5152

Meeting password: 6MrhpBJmK64

Join by phone 

+1-206-207-1700 United States Toll (Seattle) 
+1-408-418-9388 United States Toll 

If you’re interested in how the City does CONSULTANT CONTRACTING:

When it’s time, join your Webex meeting here.

Meeting number (access code): 2484 290 3404

Meeting password: gpPEw9A4JR2

Join by phone 

+1-206-207-1700 United States Toll (Seattle) 
+1-408-418-9388 United States Toll 

If you’re interested in how the City does CONSTRUCTION/PUBLIC WORKS CONTRACTING:

When it’s time, join your Webex meeting here.

Meeting number (access code): 2489 518 8088

Meeting password: QMrp3mJa2F3

Join by phone 

+1-206-207-1700 United States Toll (Seattle) 
+1-408-418-9388 United States Toll 

TALLER EN ESPAÑOL:

Entrar al Taller

Codigo de acceso para el taller: 2496 011 3458

Taller clave:  atF3j3fA5PK

Para entrar al taller con telefono 

+1-206-207-1700 United States Toll (Seattle) 
+1-408-418-9388 United States Toll 




Mayor Harrell signs Executive Order to expand equity and opportunity in City contracting

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On Nov. 1, Mayor Bruce Harrell was joined by the Department of Finance and Administrative Services (FAS), Women-and Minority Owned business (WMBEs) leaders, and community partners to sign a new Executive Order that expands contracting equity and access for businesses, particularly WMBEs, seeking contracting and procurement opportunities with the City of Seattle. 

“We specifically talk about Black-owned businesses because the data suggests that is an area we need to target, and we believe by targeting that demographic, all boats rise,” Harrell said.

The City’s WMBE program was created to help correct the historical and disproportionate underutilization of WMBE firms. As a result, spending with WMBE firms continues to consistently grow year over year. Of the City’s more than $900 million annual spend on goods and services, nearly $228 million was spent with WMBEs in 2022 for consulting services and contracting for public works projects.  

FAS will lead much of the work around the executive order.

The new Executive Order mandates that City departments regularly engage with the community to facilitate connections between WMBEs, particularly Black-owned businesses, and project managers and procurement professionals in City departments. Additionally, the Executive Order instructs FAS, which is responsible for overseeing the City’s WMBE program and purchasing and contracting services, to develop an action plan for implementing recommendations resulting from an ongoing citywide disparity impact study.  

The Executive Order also reestablishes the mayor’s WMBE Advisory Committee, renewing the City’s commitment to partnering with WMBE and other community leaders with on-the-ground experience to identify and develop solutions to barriers businesses face in securing public works contracts.  

Additionally, the Executive Order advances work FAS and the city’s Innovation and Performance team is conducting to transform the City’s procurement process so that it is results driven, more accessible, and equitable. Seattle is one of two cities in the United States to be awarded a $1 million, two-year grant by the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation and a fellow from the Harvard Government Performance Lab is working with the city to support this work.  

Mayor Harrell signs the Executive Order on Nov. 1, 2023

Building Deconstruction, Material Salvage, Recycling, and Removal of Building Materials & Associated Land Clearing Debris; ITB #SU0-6220

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Access the ITB document at: https://cityofseattle.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/114034

ITB Due Date & Time: Jan. 25, 2024, at 11:00 AM PT

Pre-Bid Conference (Optional) Via Microsoft Teams: Jan. 12, 2024, at 10:00 AM PT
Click here to join the meeting

Phone: 206-686-8357
Phone Conference ID: 320 963 454#

Addendum Q&A: The addenda Q&A can be found in the Public Notices section of
https://cityofseattle.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/114034

Pre-Bid Conference Attendees List: N/A

City Buyer: Sal Munoz sal.munoz@seattle.gov 206-684-8605

Evaluation and Award Decisions

Status Update: N/A

Status & Award List: N/A

Executed Contract: N/A

Fire Systems Services; ITB# SU0-6278

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Click here to access https://cityofseattle.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/113573

ITB Due Date & Time: Jan 31st 2024, 10:30 AM PST

Pre-Bid Conference (Optional) Via Microsoft Teams: Jan 10th 2024, 10:00 AM PST

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 262 691 137 520
Passcode: wwyBrW

Download Teams | Join on the web

Join with a video conferencing device

seattle@m.webex.com

Video Conference ID: 118 104 808 2

Alternate VTC instructions

Or call in (audio only)

+1 206-686-8357,,889182697#   United States, Seattle

Phone Conference ID: 889 182 697#

Find a local number | Reset PIN

Learn More | Meeting options

City Buyer: Jack Nolan 206-684-0452 Jack.Nolan@seattle.gov

Evaluation and Award Decisions

Status Update: N/A

Status & Award List: N/A

Executed Contract: N/A

CLOSED-Official City News Paper; ITB# CTY 6297

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Click here to access https://cityofseattle.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/113805

ITB Due Date & Time: 12/21/2023 3:00PM

Pre-Bid Conference (Optional) Via Microsoft Teams Only: 12/14/2023 2:30PM – 3:30PM

Insert Microsoft Teams Joining instructions here:

Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 292 423 735 430
Passcode: 8td3CN

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Addendum Q&A: N/A

Pre-Bid Conference Attendees List: N/A

City Buyer: Rick Davison 206-684-8310 rick.davison@seattle.gov

Evaluation and Award Decisions

Status Update: In Evaluation

Status & Award List: N/A

Executed Contract: N/A

Seattle Streetcar Vehicle and Station Graphics; ITB #TR0-6256

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Click here to access: https://cityofseattle.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/103159

ITB Due Date & Time: Jan 12th 2024, 2:30 PM PST

Pre-Bid Conference (Optional) Via Microsoft Teams: Dec 20th 2023, 2:30 PM PST

Microsoft Teams meeting

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 243 196 067 066
Passcode: 3Lpp8g

Download Teams | Join on the web

Join with a video conferencing device

seattle@m.webex.com

Video Conference ID: 114 539 359 1

Alternate VTC instructions

Or call in (audio only)

+1 206-686-8357,,107072567#   United States, Seattle

Phone Conference ID: 107 072 567#

Find a local number | Reset PIN

Learn More | Meeting options

City Buyer: Jack Nolan 206-684-0452 Jack.Nolan@seattle.gov

Evaluation and Award Decisions

Status Update: N/A

Status & Award List: N/A

Executed Contract: N/A

CLOSED-Sodium Hypochlorite Tank Repair and Modifications; ITB #SU0-6264

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Click here to access;  https://cityofseattle.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities

ITB Due Date & Time: 12/07/2023 3:00PM

Pre-Bid Conference (Optional) Via Microsoft Teams: 11/21/2023 2:30PM – 3:30PM

Microsoft Teams Joining instructions here:

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 229 524 490 717
Passcode: YUEi2w

Download Teams | Join on the web

Or call in (audio only)
+1 206-686-8357,,568940287#   United States, Seattle
Phone Conference ID: 568 940 287#

Addendum Q&A: 11/29/2023

Pre-Bid Conference Attendees List: N/A

City Buyer: Rick Davison 206-684-8310 rick.davison@seattle.gov

Evaluation and Award Decisions

Status Update: In Evaluation

Status & Award List: N/A

Executed Contract: N/A

Commercial-Off-the-shelf (COTS) Customer Insights Solution: Energy Use & Rate Options (Initially Time Of Use Rate Launch); RFP # CL0-6207

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Click here to access https://cityofseattle.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/111632

** UPDATE ** RFP Due Date & Time: January 5, 2024 at 5:00 PM **

Pre-Bid Conference (Optional) Via Teams Meeting Only: November 21st, 2023 @1pm PST

Join on your computer, mobile app or room device

Click here to join the meeting

Meeting ID: 217 981 770 027
Passcode: dqxm6T

Download Teams | Join on the web

Join with a video conferencing device

seattle@m.webex.com

Video Conference ID: 118 823 214 9

Alternate VTC instructions

Or call in (audio only)

+1 206-686-8357,,968639894#   United States, Seattle

Phone Conference ID: 968 639 894#

Pre-Bid Conference Attendees List: N/A

City Buyer: Abraham Cota, Abraham.Cota@seattle.gov, (phone) 206-684-0480

Evaluation and Award Decisions

Status Update: N/A

Status & Award List: N/A

Executed Contract: N/A

CANCELED-SDOT Haller Lake Buildings A and B Janitorial Services; ITB# TR0-6266

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Access the ITB document at: https://cityofseattle.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/112047

ITB Due Date: December 20, 2023, 10AM PT

Click here to join online: Click here to join the meeting

Phone: 206-686-8357
Meeting: 382 076 494

Optional Pre-Proposal Conference: November 15, 2023, 11:00-11:20AM PT

Click here to join online: Click here to join the meeting

Phone: 206-686-8357
Meeting: 196 878 99#

Mandatory Site Visit – November 28, 2023, from 9-10 AM PT or November 30, 2023, from 1-2PM PT

12600 Stone Ave. N.
Seattle, WA. 98133

Please see section 5.3 of the ITB for RSVP instructions and other details.

Addendum Q&A: The addenda Q&A can be found in the Public Notices section of
https://cityofseattle.bonfirehub.com/opportunities/112047

Pre-Proposal Conference Attendees List: N/A

City Buyer: David McLean – 206-684-0445

Evaluation and Award Decisions

Status Update: Canceled

Status & Award List: N/A

Executed Contract: Canceled The City intends to re-bid at a later date.