Washington Electronic Business Solution #CSETAGP-2-2026

Administration of Cannabis Social Equity Technical Assistance and Grant Program

The Washington Department of Commerce is seeking a qualified consultant or firm to administer the Cannabis Social Equity Technical Assistance and Grant Program: - Government Buyer: - Washington Department of Commerce - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are mentioned - Products/Services Requested: - Program administration for the Cannabis Social Equity Technical Assistance and Grant Program - Grant disbursement and program management - Technical assistance and consulting in: - Disadvantaged business enterprise (DBE) and Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) support - Employee assistance programs - Scientific/technical consulting - Business plan development - Community and economic development - Organizational development - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Inclusion plan required - Adherence to Executive Order 18-03 (related to employment practices) - Preference for recycled content purchasing and environmentally conscious procurement practices

Description

The Washington Department of Commerce is soliciting proposals from qualified consultants or firms to perform program administration, including grant disbursement, for the Cannabis Social Equity Technical Assistance and Grant Program under SB 5080. The selected vendor will work under the direction of Commerce staff to manage the program. The solicitation includes specific commodity codes related to consulting and technical assistance, and preferences such as Executive Order 18-03 and recycled content purchasing. A pre-bid conference is scheduled, and an inclusion plan is required.

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