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Business Development and Contract Compliance (BDCC)
The Business Development and Contract Compliance (BDCC) section of the Finance and Business Operations Division administers the county's local and federal small business programs, priority hire and apprenticeship programs, including the master community workforce agreement for capital construction projects. BDCC also performs fast track small contractors and suppliers (SCS) certification for Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) and Woman Business Enterprises (WBE) certified by the Washington State Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises.
2024-2026 FTA DBE Proposed Triennial Goal - Small Business Survey
King County is soliciting feedback from small business owners regarding its proposed overall Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for its Federal Transportation Administration (FTA) DBE Program. The proposed overall DBE goal for FTA projects in FY 2024 through FY 2026 is 15%.
King County will receive and consider public comments on the proposed goal. Please complete the survey below and submit your comments via the "Submit" button at the end of the Microsoft Forms survey. We value your input and ask that you complete the survey. The estimated time to complete is 10 minutes or less. Please use the link below to access the survey.
MWBE Firms: Fast Track your SCS Certification Now!
Businesses certified with the Washington State Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises (OMWBE) are now automatically eligible for SCS Certification. MBE, WBE, and MWBE firms can now bypass the SCS Certification process as part of King County's Pro-Equity Contracting efforts!
Questions? Contact SCSCertification@kingcounty.gov
Quick links
Apprenticeship Program
Earn while you learn
Contract Reporting
Contract data and contractor reporting requirements via DCMS
Contracting Opportunities Program
Contracting incentives for small businesses
Diversity Compliance Management System (DCMS)
Information and application portal for current and potential contractors
Equity and Social Justice (ESJ) Innovation Plan
Expanding opportunities for state-certified MWBE firms
Federal DBE and EPA Programs
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) programs and Fair Share Goals for Minority- and Women-Owned Businesses
Priority Hire Program
Workforce development program for individuals in economically distressed areas and Master Community Workforce Agreement (MCWA) information
Resources
Resources and information related to contracting and certification, including reports on the performance of Apprenticeship, Priority Hire, and Contracting Opportunities programs
Small Contractor and Supplier (SCS) Certification Program
Get certified as a Small Contractor or Supplier and increase the competitiveness of your firm
Small Business Accelerator Program
Select contracts for competition among certified SCS firms to propose as prime contractor