Strengthening the business of government in Washington State.

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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

Five people smiling for a photo, standing in front of a blue and red backdrop. The woman in the middle is holding a glass award.
The DES mission is “strengthening the business of government for a sustainable and just future.” The agency is doing just that by making it easier for state employees to drive electric vehicles when conducting official state business, and our work was noted by a national association.
A red and white helicopter on a concrete airstrip. A small plane and two larger planes are in the background.
Learn how DES helped a community college Aviation Maintenance Technology program upgrade its training equipment to enhance students' training with current technology.

What's new

A bust of George Washington, and the wooden pedestal it is attached to, lay tipped over on its side.
The state Department of Enterprise Services estimates the cost to address damage from the Oct. 5 vandalism at the Legislative Building will range from $623,000 to over $914,000. The estimates include options for addressing damage to historic artifacts and surfaces.
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The night of Oct. 5, an intruder broke into the Legislative Building and damaged areas of the building.
A smiling Jo Aiken stands in a red suit jacket with the Legislative Building's North steps in the background.
Effective Sept. 1, Jo Aiken is the Department of Enterprise Services’ (DES) chief operations officer (COO).

Initiatives

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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We're working on improving equity in public spending to create more opportunities for Washington businesses, which strengthens our communities.