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Events

Virtual unless otherwise noted

*indicates new sessions

Focused Classes
Series Courses
Monthly Meetings
Tradeshows and Conferences

FOCUSED CLASSES

Meet the Eastern WA JOC (Job Order Contractor) and Dept. of Enterprise Services

11/17/2022

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Hybrid: virtual and in-person at 801 W Riverside Ave, Suite 100, Spokane WA 99201

Would you like to learn about how to subcontract with our state's Job Order Contractor? Join us to learn about:

Subcontracting with Burton Construction
How to register in WEBS
How to register in the Small Works Roster
State Certifications

Meet the Agencies - Tri-Cities

11/17/2022

2:00 PM - 5:00 PM

If you are a contractor wanting to know more about public works Meet the Agencies was created for you. The session format will allow you to sit down with each agency to understand how to do business with them. Three Rivers Convention Center 7016 West Grandridge Blvd, Kennewick, WA 99336

Teaming Workshop

11/18/2022

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Hybrid: virtual and in-person at 7100 Fort Dent Way, Tukwila WA 98188-7500

SPONSORED BY DES, TABOR AND PTAC

This 90 min discussion will provide an overview of what teaming is and then have a panel discussion of small and diverse firms who have done teaming arrangements. These businesses will discuss their experience and provide advice based on their experiences."

Direct. Indirect. Overhead. Don’t forget these on your proposal!

11/22/2022

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Are you sure you understand what indirect costs are acceptable for federal contracts? If not, make sure you attend this class taught by retired Navy contracting office and current prime small business liaison before you submit your next proposal.

Solicitation Review: Go or No-Go Decisions – 2 day class

12/12/2022 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM and 12/14/2022 8:00 AM – 10:30 AM

There are many things to consider in whether to go after an award for a contract or not. This workshop will provide tools to conduct a solicitation review to make a "GO" or "NO-GO" decision. Our goal in this workshop is to make sure you are not surprised after contract award of missed terms and conditions.

Contact a PTAC Counselor today for assistance with all your government contracting questions. Click on a counselor's name to email them or give them a call at the phone number listed.

Main Center

Thurston EDC

4220 6th Ave.

Lacey, WA 98503

360-464-6041

Program Manager

Counselors

Sub Centers

(425) 248-4223

(509) 321-3646

Columbia River Economic Development Council

(503) 694-9403

(253) 520-6267

Kitsap Economic Development Alliance

(360) 377-9499

(509) 491-3231

CONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES

SUBCONTRACTING OPPORTUNITIES

MONTHLY SESSIONS

Contracting Coffee Hour, 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Got contracting questions? We have answers.

12/7/2022 1/4/2023

University of Washington Virtual Workshops for Suppliers, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

The orientations will provide a learning opportunity to assist in navigating potential business prospects at the University and with other state agencies, as well as educational and other resources to assist businesses.

12/1/2022

PTAC & SBDC First Friday Follow-up, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Friday Follow-up is an open forum, round table for businesses to get answers from your local PTAC counselor and SBDC Advisor. Bring your questions regarding government contracting and learn from knowledgeable Small Business Experts. Our main focus is to share resources for growing your business.

12/2/2022

Doing Business with the state – DES, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

On the third Thursday of the month, the Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES) facilitates an interactive conversation with state procurement professionals who can provide information and insight on how to do business with the state.

11/17/2022 12/15/2022

*SBIR 101, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

11/18/2022 12/16/2022

This monthly presentation will introduce you to the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. It is designed for small businesses or startups who are developing innovative technology and who may be interested in selling that technology to federal agencies.

SERIES COURSES

Washington Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) and Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC) are presenting a virtual training series focused on Public Work contracting fundamentals.

Each session is led by subject matter experts from the public works sector.

This 5 week training series will provide education to small, minority and women-owned businesses.

Register for each session you would like to participate

November 22^nd – Bonding 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

November 29^th – Insurance 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Govology classes, live and on demand, are Free for Washington PTAC clients – contact your PTAC counselor for access. Click here for the list of Govology this month’s live classes.

Recorded webinars available

PTAC CALENDAR

PTAC provides technical assistance to help Washington businesses successfully compete in the government marketplace. A program of the Thurston Economic Development Council, in partnership with the following subcenters: