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Use Statewide Contracts

Buy products and services directly from 1,500 vendors using the state’s collective buying power and save money, reduce risk and streamline purchasing. 

Search Bid Opportunities

Businesses can sell their goods and services to government agencies and higher education institutions by registering with the Washington’s Electronic Business Solution (WEBS).

How to Work With the State

Register with the state to be considered for bid opportunities, including goods and services, construction and public works, and property leasing.

Find Training

Training for state government employees includes instructor-led classes and on-demand opportunities.

Access EAP Services

State government employees and their family members can turn to the Employee Assistance Program for personal and work-related problems.

Buy Surplus

Recycle, reuse and save money when you purchase items government agencies no longer need.

Success stories

The Washington Law Library lobby, which has a dark green carpet and a brown wooden table in the middle of the room, with brown wooden bookshelves on both sides of the table. A large chandelier hangs above the front desk, where a person is talking to two clerks.

How we made the 100-year-old Temple of Justice greener, healthier

Learn how DES upgraded the historic Temple of Justice to be more energy-efficient and provide staff and visitors a more comfortable experience.
A high-angle view of various office equipment, including rolling chairs, cabinets, and desks, organized on a well-lit warehouse floor.

How multiple DES programs have helped agencies downsize office space

In a post-pandemic age where about 70% of state workers in Thurston County telework at least once a week, DES is working to meet Gov. Jay Inslee's goal to reduce office space by at least 30% for leases in privately-owned buildings expiring in fiscal years 2026 and 2027. The goal is 20% for fiscal years 2024 and 2025.
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What's new

A view of the Joel Pritchard State Library's front side, which is mainly made of white stone with large glass walls. A fountain, a sundial, four metal park benches, and various green bushes are in front of the building.

Public invited to comment on updating name of Joel Pritchard State Library

A bird's eye view of the Irving R. Newhouse Building, showing the new structure and parking lot, with the West Campus lawns and Capitol Group buildings visible in the background.

DES completes construction of Irving R. Newhouse Building

The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) has completed construction of the replacement Irving R. Newhouse Building.
Legislative Building staff and visitors walking through the Rotunda. Some people are talking to each other, while others take pictures of the building's marble and brass features.

Visiting Capitol Campus during legislative session

During the 2025 legislative session, which starts Jan. 13 and ends April 27, we want everyone’s time at the Capitol Campus to be enriching, safe, and enjoyable.
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Initiatives

Legislative Campus Modernization

Legislative Campus Modernization, or LCM, is a multi-year project to address legislative space needs and critical issues with three historical buildings on the Capitol Campus in Olympia.

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Supplier Diversity in State Contracts

State agencies are required to take specific steps to ensure they give Washington state small, diverse, and veteran-owned businesses equitable access to goods and services contracts. We're working on improving equity in public spending to create more opportunities for Washington businesses, which strengthens our communities.