DSHS strives to maximize the cultural competence and quality of the services provided to DSHS clients. All individuals, businesses and community-based organizations are encouraged to compete for business with DSHS.
It is the responsibility of prospective bidders to monitor the web site for updates and newly released documents.
See Bidder FAQs for general information about DSHS competitive solicitations. The table below lists all active procurements.
Bidders Notice
Minority and Women’s Business Enterprises (MWBE) Participation and Certification:
DSHS encourages the participation of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises either self-identified or certified by the Office of Minority & Women’s Business Enterprises (OMWBE). For more information on certification, contact OMWBE.
Bidders Notice
Washington Electronic Business Solutions (WEBS) Registration:
As of November 1, 2008 DSHS is required to release formal competitive business opportunities through the Washington Electronic Business Solutions (WEBS) system. This requirement replaces the prior competitive requirement to publish legal notice in the Daily Journal of Commerce (DJC). Although DSHS may opt to publish legal notices in the DJC, DSHS is no longer required to and may only release information on WEBS. DSHS encourages all businesses to register on WEBS.
If you are interested in DSHS Client and Personal Service formal competitive business opportunities, DSHS recommends you include WEBS Commodity Codes 9826 – Social Services Personal Consulting and 9825 - Social/Client Service Contractors in your WEBS Commodity Code selection. For more information on the WEBS registration process, contact webscustomerservice@ga.wa.gov or (360) 902-7400.