Small Works Roster
The Small Works Roster is a list of Washington licensed contractors that public agencies can use to ask for public works bids on projects of $350,000 or less.
Join the Small Works Roster
What is the Small Works Roster?
- List of licensed contractors who apply.
- Used for projects under $350,000.
- Reduces cost of bidding small projects.
- Makes it easier for contractors to compete for public works projects.
Do I qualify?
- Verify your status with the Department of Labor & Industries
- Be bonded by a surety. There are three types:
- Performance and payment bonds – required on contracts greater than $150,000.
- Bid bonds – required on bid day.
- Retainage bonds – requirements vary.
- Be insured.
- Have a Washington Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number.
How do I apply?
- Applyfor the DES Small Works Roster.
- UBI number required.
- Open all year — apply at any time.
- Keep your contact information up to date to receive notifications.
What happens after I submit my application?
- DES will review your application and reach out:
- if there’s anything missing,
- if you don’t qualify, or
- to confirm you’re on the Small Works Roster.
- Then, wait for bidding opportunities.
How do I bid?
Wait for a bid notification, then:
- Respond for specific project documents.
- Attend a pre-bid walk through.
- Review the project manual and instructions to bidders.
- Fill out the bid form.
- Submit the bid form.
- Wait. DES will:
- Open bids within two days.
- Contact the successful low bidder.
If selected, when do I start?
Once selected,
- Submit supplemental criteria.
- Provide bonding and insurance information.
Then, DES will send you a Notice to Proceed (NTP), or a partial NTP for proprietary products that need to be ordered early.
How do I submit for payment?
- Complete and submit the Invoice Voucher - Form A-19.
- Submit the Notice of Completion.
- DES will issue Final Acceptance, starting 45-day lien period.
- After 45 days, DES will process retainage if releases are provided by:
- Department of Labor & Industries
- Department of Revenue
- Employment Security Department
Steps for project closeout
- The Architect/Engineer (A/E) will issue a Letter of Substantial Completion.
- Excludes corrective or punch list items.
- Complete punch list, including:
- field authorizations,
- change order proposals, and
- change orders.
- Submit the Certificate of Substantial Completion
Non-licensed contractors
The Small Works Roster is for Washington licensed contractors. If your firm is not required to have a contractor’s license, learn how to receive notice for other bid opportunities.
Changes to the Small Works Roster
Contact us
Small Works Roster
Phone 360-407-2223
Email smallworks@des.wa.gov