Public Works Bidding

DES is launching a new bidding portal (Bonfire) that will allow you to submit bids and proposals to DES online and will replace current submission methods. (Oct. 1, 2023 for contractor bidding, early 2024 for all other public works opportunities).

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Diversity Tracking in B2Gnow

DES is utilizing a web-based system for tracking the participation of Small Businesses and Minority, Women, and Veteran-Owned Businesses on our public works projects. This system is required and is intended to help us track prime contractor, design firm, subcontractor, subconsultant and supplier payments.

Access B2Gnow
For first time visitors, you will need to create a login. System instructions can be found on the 'Information for Vendors' link.

Engineering & Architectural Services (E&AS)

Serving the citizens of Washington since 1959
Engineering and Architectural Services offers expertise on a wide range of facility issues and public works project management on behalf of public organizations throughout Washington.

Office Hours:
Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Main Line: 360-902-7272 (voice mail only)
EASMail@des.wa.gov

E&AS Offers Multiple Services:

Capital Project Management Program

We provide facility design and construction management services for projects identified in the state capital budget. Our role is to be advocates for the interests of our client agencies, and to provide subject matter expertise in Engineering, Architecture, and Public Works project delivery.

Reimbursable Capital Project Management Program

We provide facility design and construction management services for projects not identified in the state capital budget. Our role is similar to the Capital Program and work is provided for public agencies through interagency agreements.

Other Services

E&AS has many other service offerings including:

• Training through Client Workshops
• Contracting
• Pre-Design Services
• Project Delivery Options
• Find out More about E&AS

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Architecture, Engineering, Design & Construction

• Information about A/E and Design (For Consultants)
• Information about our Construction Projects (For Contractors)

State Agencies and Educators

Our customers or client agencies include: Thirty-four (34) community and technical colleges, the Department of Corrections, the Department of Social and Health Services, Department of Veteran’s Affairs, Department of Health, Department of Enterprise Services, the Washington State Patrol, the Military Department and numerous state boards, commissions and agencies. We also provide Energy Savings Performance Contracting services and other Energy program services to universities, K-12 schools, local governments, state agencies, and other public agencies.

• Contact my project manager
• Find out what services we can offer to our clients.

Workshops

• Workshops