Please also look at future bid opportunities to get an early look at opportunities that will be posted to VendorConnect in the future.
This list of what the Los Angeles World Airports buys provides a rough snapshot of what the Port of Seattle also purchases. This is not a definitive list, nor do all Port procurements get posted on VendorConnect, so for more specific information, please email diversityincontracting@portseattle.org
The best way to meet a buyer or procurement decision maker (the project manager) is by attending Diversity in Contracting PortGen events. PortGen First Look presentations allow you to hear about a specific project directly from the project manager, with the opportunity to ask questions at the end. PortGen Connections events are a dedicated time for WMBE firms to meet and network with Port personnel, and representatives from prime companies to discuss projects and potential partnerships.
The best ways for a smaller construction firm to get their foot in the door at the Port is to:
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The Port is constituted of three operating divisions: Aviation (SEA Airport), Maritime (Fishermen’s Terminal, Marinas, Cruise Ship Terminals), and Economic Development, which are supported by corporate offices serving administrative functions.
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While the Diversity in Contracting team and Office of Equity Development and Inclusion (OEDI) collaborate as necessary, Diversity in Contracting is a part of the Economic Development Division and is focused on increasing the utilization of WMBE businesses in the Port's contracting process, and OEDI reports directly to the Executive Director and is focused on deepening the Port’s efforts towards equity and catalyzing organization-wide systemic change. OEDI efforts include workforce development which aims to connect and retrain workers to careers within the Port and the port-related industries.
The Port has used a Project Labor Agreement on specific major works projects since 1999. More information here
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