Supplier Diversity

DES-090-06
The purpose of this policy is to ensure that all procurement professionals and those with acquisition responsibilities use approved, legally compliant strategies that encourage and facilitate the purchase of goods and services from small, diverse, and veteran-owned businesses to the maximum extent possible. Agencies must take action to remove barriers that prevent small, diverse, and veteran-owned businesses from receiving equitable access to state goods and services procurements.
Effective Date:
Type:
Policy
Status:
Current/Adopted

Current documents

Effective March 31, 2023 to April 02, 2028

Effective July 30, 2024 to April 02, 2028

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

Training

Available in Washington State Learning Center
Required training: Available in Washington State Learning Center
Training must be complete by April 1, 2023

Related laws

Contact us

Enterprise Procurement Policy Team