Opportunity
Washington Electronic Business Solution #OZ2.0-04-2026
Washington State Solicits Applications for New Opportunity Zones and Related Services
Posted
April 29, 2026
Identifier
OZ2.0-04-2026
NAICS
541618, 541213, 541310, 541690, 541330
Washington State is seeking applications for the nomination of new Opportunity Zones (OZs) across 99 census tracts: - Government Buyer: - Washington State Department of Commerce is managing the process - Products and Services Requested: - Incentive management program services (e.g., safety programs) - Tax services (including tax preparation and advisory) - Air cargo services (developers, operators, etc.) - Real estate development and housing consulting - Petroleum products manufacturing services (including coal) - Warehouse and storage equipment manufacturing - Well equipment and supply manufacturing (oil, gas, water) - Air hose and fittings - Asphalt paver maintenance and repair - Construction equipment maintenance and repair - Notable Requirements: - Inclusion plan required for applicants - Preferences for environmental and local purchasing (e.g., recycled content, nonmercury-added products, Washington-grown food) - Respondents must review commodity codes and purchasing preferences for compliance - No specific OEMs or vendors are named, as this is a call for applications rather than a procurement of goods or services
Description
Washington State is accepting nomination applications to designate new Opportunity Zones (OZs) in 99 census tracts across the state. Opportunity Zones are federally designated areas intended to spur investment in undercapitalized communities. After the application period closes, the Governor will designate OZs and submit recommendations to the U.S. Treasury within a 90-day window starting July 1, 2026. The process includes a pre-bid conference on May 7, 2026, and a deadline for submitting questions on May 21, 2026. The solicitation includes an inclusion plan and covers a range of commodity codes related to incentive management, tax services, real estate development, housing consulting, and various manufacturing and maintenance services.