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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.

September 2023

Monday, September 18 from 9AM-1PM – Staff from Purchasing Team

Tuesday, September 19 from 12PM-4PM – Staff from the Labor Equity Team

Wednesday, September 20 from 9AM-3PM – Edwina Martin-Arnold, Inclusion Advisor

Monday, September 25 from 9AM-12PM – Javier Valdez, Senior Equity and Inclusion Advisor

Wednesday, September 27 from 9AM-3PM – Edwina Martin-Arnold, Inclusion Advisor

Thursday, September 28 from 9AM-3PM – Lisa Tran, Purchasing Team

October

Monday, October 2 from 9AM-1PM – Staff from the Purchasing Team

Tuesday, October 3 from 12PM-4PM – Staff from the Labor Equity Team

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

Wednesday, October 11 from 9AM-3PM – Edwina Martin-Arnold, Inclusion Advisor

Thursday, October 12 from 9AM-3PM – Lisa Tran, Purchasing Team

Friday, October 13 from 1PM-5PM – Presley Palmer, Purchasing and Contracting Division Director

Monday, October 16 from 9AM-1PM – Staff from Purchasing Team

Tuesday, October 17 from 12PM-4PM – Staff from the Labor Equity Team

Wednesday, October 18 from 9AM-3PM – Edwina Martin-Arnold, Inclusion Advisor

Friday, October 20 from 9AM-12PM – Staff from the WMBE/Contract Compliance Team

Wednesday, October 25 from 9AM-3PM – Edwina Martin-Arnold, Inclusion Advisor

Thursday, October 26 from 9AM-3PM – Lisa Tran, Purchasing Team

Saturday, October 28 from 12PM-2PM – Lisa Tran, Purchasing Team

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, October 6, 2023, 9 – 11am
TALLER EN ESPAÑOL: Viernes, 6 de Octubre del 2023 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:

Please Note: The July Purchasing Goods and Services session has been cancelled.

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

When it’s time, join your Webex meeting here

Meeting number (access code): 2481 083 6742

Meeting password: 2vhDimSXq85

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): 2486 366 7100

Meeting password: UkKdpbAe432

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): 2494 463 7951

Meeting password:  ugAd23c7fpf

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: 2486 074 7324

Taller clave:  UMpXm5hMS57

Para entrar al taller con telefono 

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




Archived – Clark Construction Strategic Partnership Program

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Clark Construction Group asked the City of Seattle to pass along this opportunity, which is not sponsored by the City of Seattle. Please reach out to Clark Construction for details.

We are pleased to invite you to participate in our upcoming 2022 Fall Session of our nationally renowned small business training – the Strategic Partnership Training Program. The 8 month executive MBA style program is designed to supplement the capabilities of local, small, minority, woman owned and/or disadvantaged businesses in the construction industry. It is structured in an interactive format, with a focus on providing core construction management and business skills to its participants. Courses are taught by Clark, Clark/Lewis and local industry experts, which include classroom learning, team projects, as well as presentations by the trainees. The Program is free of charge to minority, woman and disadvantaged businesses.

In today’s dynamic business landscape, continuous learning and skill development are crucial for the growth and success of small businesses across various industries. For companies operating in the healthcare sector, leveraging innovative learning solutions is key. One such solution is a healthcare LMS software platform, which provides a comprehensive and interactive learning environment. This platform offers a range of specialized courses and resources tailored specifically to the needs of healthcare professionals and organizations. Through the healthcare LMS software platform, small businesses in the healthcare industry can enhance their capabilities, stay updated with industry best practices, and acquire essential skills in areas such as compliance, patient care, and operational efficiency. By embracing the power of e-learning and leveraging the benefits of a LMS software platform, these businesses can position themselves for growth, success, and improved service delivery in an ever-evolving healthcare landscape.

The Program will start with an orientation in September and end in May. For more information regarding the Strategic Partnership Program and to apply visit https://www.clarkconstruction.com/spp. Please select the Seattle, Washington location after you click on the online application.

The classes will be online/virtual classes. Please note that the deadline for the program application is August 19.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Marivic Chennault at marivic.chennault@clarkconstruction.com.

Please also feel free to share this with other small businesses who may be interested in the Strategic Partnership Program.