Supplier Diversity
DES-090-06
Requires agencies to use approved strategies to increase purchases of goods and services from small, diverse, and veteran-owned businesses. Meets requirements in state law to ensure equitable access to state goods and services contracts.
Effective Date:
Type:
Policy
Status:
Current/Adopted
Current documents
Additional information
About the policy:
- Its purpose is to increase purchases of goods and services from Washington small, diverse and veteran-owned businesses.
- It includes accountability measures for agency leadership.
- DES will consider agencies’ compliance with the policy as part of the risk assessment that determines agencies’ delegated procurement authority.
- The policy and handbook were revised in June of 2024. A follow-up meeting to address new questions was held in July 2024.
Related tools
- Interactive supplier diversity handbook
- Find small, diverse, or veteran-owned businesses on statewide contracts
- Forecasting reports template
Training
Available in Washington State Learning Center
Required training: Available in Washington State Learning Center
Training must be complete by April 1, 2023
- Procurement professionals and contract managers course name: WA State Supplier Diversity Training
- Agency leaders course name: WA State Contracts and Procurement for Executives Training