FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 9, 2023
MEDIA CONTACT
Maria Lee, Media & Communications, maria.lee@cityoftacoma.org, (253) 591-2054
Workshop on Contracting With the City of Tacoma August 23
TACOMA, Wash. -- As part of its ongoing work to address disparities for historically underutilized businesses owned by minority, women, and socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, the City of Tacoma’s Equity in Contracting (EIC) team is hosting a workshop on contracting opportunities with the City of Tacoma on August 23, 2023, from 11 AM – 12:30 PM, in the Tacoma Municipal Building, Room 243. The following items will be covered:
- An overview of the City’s EIC Program
- The City’s bidding, contracting and procurement process
- Subscribing to the City’s “Contracting Opportunities” webpage
- Registering to be on the City’s “Bid Holder List”
- Important information for potential bidders
- Sharing of the City’s 2023-2024 “Construction Project Forecast List”
There will also be an opportunity for Q&A before the workshop concludes. This free event will be offered in a hybrid format, with virtual and in-person options to attend. Registration details are available on makeittacoma.com.
Questions about this event, or requests to receive information in an alternate format, may be directed to Gary Lizama at glizama@cityoftacoma.org or (253) 591-5826.
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