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Programs and Requirements

Apprentice Utilization

On City construction projects estimated to cost $1 million or greater, the City requires that 15% of the total labor hours be performed by apprentices. Of the 15% apprentice labor hours worked, contractors have goals of using 21% minority labor hours and 20% female labor hours.  For more information and resources related to apprenticeship, visit the City's Apprenticeship Web page.

Equal Benefits

The goal of the Equal Benefits Program is equal pay for equal work. Whenever possible, employees of City contractors must be paid the same total compensation (i.e. have the same access to benefits), regardless of whether the employee's household is organized around his or her marriage or domestic partnership.  For more information, visit the City's Equal Benefits Web page.

Prevailing Wage Requirements

The City requires that the prevailing wage rate be paid to all employees working on City construction projects. On construction projects that receive federal funding, the City is required to monitor all prevailing wage requirements for that project in accordance with state and federal laws.  For more information, visit the City's Prevailing Wage Web page.

Women- and Minority-Owned Business (WMBE) Outreach

The City encourages the utilization of women- and minority-owned businesses (WMBEs) in all City contracting opportunities. City contractors are prohibited from creating barriers and to open fair opportunities for WMBEs to participate in, obtain or compete for contracts and subcontracts as sources of supplies, equipment, construction and services.  The City encourages outreach and good faith efforts on the part of our contractors to utilize WMBEs. 

If you have any questions on the information on this page please call our office at (206) 684-0430 or ContractingServices@seattle.gov.



Outreach Resources
Consultant Roster Program
Small Construction Projects Roster Program
Vendor and Contractor Registration

Non-Discrimination Laws and Resources
Executive Order 01-02
Ordinance 119603
SMC Ch. 14.10 Fair Contracting Ordinance

Other Resources
Community Capital Development
Contractor Development & Competitiveness Center (CDCC)
Daily Journal of Commerce (DJC)

Registration and Certifications
CCR
HUBZone Certification
State of Washington OMWBE Certification
SDB Certification
8(a) Certification

Other Governmental Contracting Opportunities
DOD Sub-contracting Directory
FedBizOpps
King County
Port of Seattle
Small Business Administration (SBA)
Sound Transit
SUB-Net
Washington State Dept. of General Administration

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