Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges bids, RFPs and contracts
Olympia, WashingtonPop. 8,001,020 · sbctc.edu- Latest pre-RFP
- Oct 7, 2026
- 27 days ago
- Pre-RFPs
- 8
- 3 in the last 30 days
- Bids and RFPs
- 5
- None open now
- Contracts
- 168
- 57 vendors
The 30-second brief
8 pre-RFPs (projects, hiring and grants) found in Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges's meetings, most in capital projects and education & training. The latest, from Oct 7: At its October 8, 2026 meeting, the State Board authorized Lake Washington Institute of Technology to spend up to an additional $1,084,000 in local funds for Exterior Painting & Signage. The total approved project budget rose to $1,500,000 after earlier authority of $416,000 approved on December 19, 2025. The scope includes painting campus buildings, updating exterior colors, replacing signage, and repairing caulking and brickwork. This is a decided capital project with remaining implementation work.
Capital Projects leads its tracked contracts and projects, followed by Education & Training and Administration & Finance.
Latest awards: Transcend Leadership Collective for transcend Facilitates State Board Leadership Retreat (Oct 2026) and Teachers Insurance Annuity Association - Tiaa for TIAA Provides Retirement Plan Recordkeeping Services (Oct 2026).
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Pre-RFP projects
Projects, hiring and grants found in Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges's meetings, before they turn into RFPs.
Recent bids and RFPs
Solicitations Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges has posted. None are open right now.
Vendors and contracts
Who Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges buys from, taken from council records. 168 contracts with 57 vendors.
Questions about Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges
How do I become an approved vendor for Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges?
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges currently works with 57 vendors across contract types including PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. Start by reviewing their procurement guidelines and vendor registration requirements. Getting in early — before opportunities go to formal bid — gives you a significant edge.
How do I win a contract with Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges?
Small purchases under WA's simplified acquisition threshold can be awarded directly — no formal bidding required. Top procurement categories include Capital Projects (103), Education & Training (59), and Administration & Finance (40), so these are the areas most likely to have upcoming spend. The key is timing: reach the right department head while they're still scoping the project, not after the RFP is already live. Monitoring what agencies are discussing and spending on helps you start conversations before the competition.
Where does Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges publish RFPs?
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges publishes formal RFPs on its official website and WA's state procurement portal. We're currently tracking 5 solicitations from Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges. The most active RFP sectors are Capital Projects, Education & Training, Administration & Finance. Aggregating all sources into one place ensures you never miss an opportunity.
Who makes purchasing decisions at Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges?
At Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges, purchasing decisions are overseen by the agency's procurement office, with department heads holding significant influence over vendor selection. Knowing who controls budget and who influences vendor selection is the difference between a warm introduction and a cold call.
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What does Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges spend the most on?
Based on 244 tracked contracts, Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges spends most on Capital Projects (103), Education & Training (59), Administration & Finance (40), Grants (24), and Infrastructure & Maintenance (18). Contract types include PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. A complete spending breakdown — by category, vendor, contract value, and renewal date — helps you target the highest-value opportunities.
Who are Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges's current vendors?
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges currently works with vendors including TRANSCEND LEADERSHIP COLLECTIVE, TEACHERS INSURANCE ANNUITY ASSOCIATION - TIAA, SEATTLE CENTRAL COLLEGE, LAKE WASHINGTON INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, PENINSULA COLLEGE, SPOKANE DISTRICT, LAKE WASHINGTON, LOWER COLUMBIA, and PENINSULA. These vendors span contract types like PROFESSIONAL_SERVICES, FINANCIAL_SERVICES, and CONSTRUCTION. Understanding who the incumbents are — what they were awarded and when contracts are up for renewal — helps you position competitively.
How many active solicitations does Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges have?
Washington State Board for Community and Technical Colleges currently has 5 active solicitations. These solicitations span sectors including Capital Projects (103), Education & Training (59), and Administration & Finance (40). New opportunities are added as they're published across the agency's website, WA's state portal, and other sources.