Doing Business with EWU

How to do business with EWU

Get licensed: All businesses on statewide contracts must be registered with the Washington Secretary of the State and Department of Revenue. Some businesses need a license from the Washington state Department of Licensing. Requirements vary by business and state of residence.

Register in WEBS: Anyone who wants to sell goods or services to state agencies using a contract must register in WEBS, Washington’s Electronic Business Solution. Information for registering and using WEBS is here: WEBS Info


Current opportunities are listed on the WEBS bid calendar. Details of posted opportunities are available by logging into the WEBS Portal.

Current, upcoming and recently closed opportunities are also shown below.

Hardware Store Vendor Pool

Document: RFQ 25-CTR04

EWU is looking to solicit term sheets from hardware and outdoor supplies vendors to create a vendor pool for department’s to use for purchasing.

  • Bids due by: November 4, 2024
  • Status: OPEN
  • Agency Contact: Cody Ross, cross19@ewu.edu

Athletic Information Software

Document: RFQ 25-CTR01

EWU is seeking quotes for Athletic Information Software that provides information on the contracts and expenses of NCAA schools for market research purposes for three years, as well as the costs for two one-year options to extend the contract.

  • Bids due by: September 11, 2024
  • Status: OPEN
  • Agency Contact: Cody Ross, cross19@ewu.edu

Campus Master Planning Consulting

Document: RFP 25-AS02, Amendment 1, Amendment 2, Amendment 3

The purpose of this Request for Proposal is to solicit proposals from qualified firms to develop a Comprehensive Master Plan for Eastern Washington University’s Spokane and Cheney campuses.

With a focus on climate resiliency and decarbonization as EWU develops the CCMP, our facilities foster an equitable, sustainable, and supportive physical environment for members of the EWU community. We seek to create a physical environment that supports the student learning experience. Our student-centered learning spaces support effective teaching approaches. Our campus facilities are a living learning lab, foster experiential learning, and provide opportunities for student engagement that incorporates both curricular and cocurricular experiences.
This solicitation is seeking proposals from qualified consultants who are experienced in the planning, development, and assessment of higher education campuses.


Housing and Residential Life P3 Consultation Services

Document: RFP 25-AS01

The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) is to solicit proposals from qualified firms to evaluate Public-Private Partnership (PPP) options aimed at enhancing Eastern Washington University’s housing system.

  • Bids due by: August 30, 2024
  • Status: CLOSED
  • Agency Contact: Annika Scharosch, ascharosch@ewu.edu

State Contracting Opportunities & Open House

The Washington Department of Enterprise Services hosts a monthly virtual information session for businesses interested in working with Washington State agencies.  The sessions include a variety of topics, including: an introduction to state contracting; how to find upcoming contracting opportunities; where to get technical assistance; where to find additional training; and offer time and opportunity for questions and answers.  Sessions are offered on the third Thursday of each month, from 3 – 4 p.m. Details about these sessions and other events can be found on the the DES Events Website.


The State of Washington hosts events, provides training, and works with small and diverse business communities to connect them with tools, resources and statewide contracting opportunities.


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