Welcome

n 2025,  we are proud to celebrate 22 years of impact and how the many public  agencies that come together each year to plan and host the annual  Regional Contracting Forum has grown to serve a broader, more diverse  and inclusive annual event representing all phases of the public  procurement process.

Our community includes entrepreneurs, public procurement buyers,  elected public officials, capital project managers, equity and social  justice practitioners, business owners and other stakeholders.  We host  one of the largest government-led outreach and networking forums in the  Puget Sound Region, honor the investment of time by attendees through  no-cost admission, and offer focused one-to-one meetings between prime  contractors and prospective subcontractors/consultants, myriad  networking opportunities, and dynamic speakers.

The Reverse Vendor Trade Show is an annual event hosted by the City of Seattle to allow vendors the opportunity to introduce themselves to a variety of City department representatives. 

Vendors can learn about upcoming solicitations, procurement opportunities and sustainable purchasing while networking with other local vendors.

Women-owned and minority-owned businesses are especially encouraged to attend.

Attending is free. Click the button below to learn more and to register. 

The CBMP pairs small, minority, veteran  and women businesses with successful prime contractors and consultants.  These mentors provide technical assistance and business advice to  strengthen the protégés’ capacity to work with Washington State  Department of Transportation and Sound Transit projects. This program is  intended to enhance the capabilities and participation of underserved  businesses that are able to perform work on transportation-related  projects.