What types of vendors does the City of Seattle prioritize for contracts?

The City of Seattle actively encourages participation from Women and Minority-Owned Businesses (WMBE) and utilizes a formal certification process to promote equity in its procurement pipeline for construction, design, and maintenance projects.

How does the City of Seattle structure its competitive bidding process?

The city typically utilizes a solicitation process managed through the City Purchasing and Contracting Services division, often requiring vendors to register in the Online Business Directory to receive notifications for formal bids, RFPs, and RFQs.

What are the most common procurement categories for the City of Seattle?

The city frequently issues solicitations for public works construction, architectural and engineering design services for municipal facilities, specialized HVAC and roofing maintenance, and large-scale public sanitation equipment.

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The City of Seattle procures goods and services to maintain critical municipal infrastructure, ranging from HVAC and roofing upgrades for fire stations to the design of public park sites and lodge renovations. Vendors specializing in facility maintenance, waste management equipment, and architectural design services are frequently sought to support the city's operational and public space development goals.

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Financial Audit Services

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Seattle City Light seeks proposals for financial statement audit services. The auditor must have recent experience auditing a large electric utility, expertise in complex utility accounting and municipal revenue bond issues, and familiarity with the Washington State Auditor. Proposals are due December 18, 2026.

City of Seattle · Washington

Posted Nov 13, 2026Due Dec 18, 2026Request For ProposalNAICS 541211Sol: 325144

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Solid-Dielectric Medium Voltage Switchgear

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The City of Seattle seeks proposals for solid-dielectric medium-voltage switchgear for utility, industrial, and power plant applications. Proposals will be evaluated on pricing, 15 kV equipment dimensions, stainless-steel auxiliary parts, warranty, termination bushing flexibility, and seismic compliance. The manufactur…

City of Seattle · Washington

Posted Nov 12, 2026Due Jan 14, 2027Request For ProposalNAICS 335313Sol: 248467

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City Official Newspaper

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Seattle seeks bids from qualifying local daily newspapers to publish official City proceedings and notices during 2027. Services include timely legal-notice publication, electronic copy submission, print subscriptions, online access, and affidavits of publication. The one-year contract has estimated annual usage of $12…

City of Seattle · Washington

Posted Nov 5, 2026Due Dec 17, 2026Invitation To BidNAICS 511110Sol: 307298

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Affordable Housing Nexus Study for Mandatory Housing Affordability Requirements

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The City of Seattle seeks a consultant to conduct an affordable housing nexus study estimating demand created by selected market-rate residential development prototypes. The findings will inform updates to the Mandatory Housing Affordability program. Proposals are due November 10, 2026.

City of Seattle · Washington

Posted Nov 2, 2026Due Nov 11, 2026Request For ProposalNAICS 541720Sol: 322116

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Garage and Overhead Door Repair and Maintenance Services

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The City of Seattle seeks qualified vendors for a pool contract to provide scheduled and on-call repair, inspection, and preventive maintenance for approximately 170 garage and overhead door systems, gates, and concession doors. Emergency response, safety compliance, and approved estimates are required. Full door repla…

City of Seattle · Washington

Posted Oct 30, 2026Due Dec 17, 2026Invitation To BidNAICS 811310Sol: 211954

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On-Call Elevator Assessment, Modernization or Replacement and Construction Administration Services

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The City of Seattle seeks qualifications from local consultant teams for on-call elevator assessments, modernization or replacement design, and construction administration. Teams must demonstrate at least three relevant projects, provide references, and meet the local response requirement. Evaluation includes qualifica…

City of Seattle · Washington

Posted Oct 29, 2026Due Nov 19, 2026Request For QualificationNAICS 541330Sol: 284217

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The Seattle Public Library (Central) Level 2 Remodel

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The City of Seattle seeks bids for a $225,000 renovation of office and mixed-use workspace on Level 2 of the Central Library, plus concrete floor opening infill on Levels 1 and 3. Work includes building systems modifications, new walls and ceilings, interior finishes, and casework. The mandatory pre-bid meeting is Nove…

City of Seattle · Washington

Posted Oct 28, 2026Due Nov 21, 2026NAICS 236220Sol: 320583

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Mechanical Plans Engineer, Senior

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Seattle SDCI seeks a senior mechanical plans engineer to review complex building mechanical and energy systems, provide code-compliance guidance, and assess advanced HVAC, electrification, and energy-conservation designs. Applicants must meet specified education and experience qualifications and submit a concise Statem…

City of Seattle · Washington

Posted Oct 28, 2026Due Nov 21, 2026Request For QualificationNAICS 541330Sol: 311395

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Charles Street Vehicle Maintenance HVAC Improvements

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The City of Seattle seeks bids for mechanical HVAC improvements at its Charles Street Vehicle Maintenance facility. Work includes upgrading the welding shop exhaust fan system and installing a new makeup air unit. Estimated value is $1,540,511. Bidders must attend one of two mandatory pre-bid site walks; bids are due N…

City of Seattle · Washington

Posted Oct 28, 2026Due Nov 18, 2026NAICS 238220Sol: 320951

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On-Call Solid Waste Data Analysis and Economic Services

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Seattle Public Utilities seeks an on-call consultant for solid waste data analysis, economic research, modeling, forecasting, program evaluation, and communication of findings. Work assignments may include waste and customer data analysis, equity assessment, reproducible code, visualizations, reports, and recommendatio…

City of Seattle · Washington

Posted Oct 22, 2026Due Nov 20, 2026Request For ProposalNAICS 541690Sol: 318050

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