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Register now on Bonfire portal
Registration is easy and free — you do not need to subscribe to Bonfire premium services.
To learn about Bonfire, view the presentations from October 2023:
Starting Oct. 16, consultant selections must go through the online portal to submit public works SOQs. Construction contractors and small works firms must use Bonfire to submit bids and proposals. All other solicitation types have not changed.
Bonfire does not replace WEBS or B2Gnow or change how you receive notifications of DES bidding opportunities. You must still register in WEBS to do business with the state.
When registering, select all NIGP codes associated with your type of business or organization. DES will add the appropriate commodity codes to all bidding opportunities.
Frequently Used NIGP Commodity Codes:
Having trouble registering or logging in? Call Bonfire support at 1-800-354-8010 ext. 2, Monday through Friday 5 a.m.-5 p.m. PST.
If you have technical questions about your online submission, email Support@GoBonfire.com, or visit their help forum.
DES is phasing the online bidding portal (Bonfire) launch by solicitation type:
You can register now for all solicitation types; DES will only be posting contractor bidding opportunities in Bonfire during phase one.
Email easmail@des.wa.gov