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 and upcoming opportunities
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.
Hosted Athletic Ticketing Software System
Document: RFP 25-CTR03 Athletics Ticketing
Eastern Washington University (“EWU”) is initiating this Request for Proposal (RFP) to solicit Proposals from firms for hosted ticketing software system. The vendor shall be highly qualified, financially sound and responsible with extensive experience in athletics ticketing.
Bids due by: January 17, 2025
Status: OPEN
Agency Contact: Cody Ross, cross19@ewu.edu
Computerized Maintenance Management System
Eastern Washington University (“EWU”) is requesting proposals from vendors to demonstrate their Computerized Maintenance Management System (“CMMS”) software.
Bids due by: January 10, 2025
Status: OPEN
Agency Contact: Cody Ross, cross19@ewu.edu
KEWU Broadcast License
EWU is looking for radio stations that may be interested in purchasing KEWU’s FCC broadcast license. KEWU-FM is a non-commercial, educational radio station that serves the Inland Northwest. KEWU-FM broadcasts at 89.5 megahertz at 10,000 watts on the FM band. EWU is engaging in a competitive process to solicit bids for purchasing the KEWU broadcast license. The key dates in this process include:
- November 18, 2024-: post information on EWU website
- November 18, 2024- January 31, 2025: answer questions from potential bidders. Bidders who have questions about this opportunity should submit questions to ascharosch@ewu.edu. Questions will be answered directly and answers will be posted on this website for other potential bidders as well.
- January 31, 2025: closure of question and answer period
- February 1- February 10, 2025: bidders must submit a bid/proposal to ascharosch@ewu.edu no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 10, 2025.
- February 11-21, 2025: EWU will evaluate the proposals received
- February 24, 2025: notification of winning bidder and negotiation of purchase agreement
Questions about this process should be directed to Annika Scharosch, Assoc. Vice President of Business Services, at ascharosch@ewu.edu.
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 25, 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.
- Bids due by: October 25, 2024
- Status: OPEN
- Agency Contact: Annika Scharosch, ascharosch@ewu.edu
- Reference Materials/Links:
- Strategic Resource Allocation (SRA)
- Strategic Planning
- EWU Sustainability Initiatives
- Decarbonization Plan (TBP)
- Geothermal GSHP Study (TBP)
- Climate Resiliency Landscape Master Plan
- Prairie Restoration Project
- EWU Gender Inclusive Study (In process)
- Capital Budget Requests 2025-2027 (TBP)
- Housing Plan (In process)
Recently closed opportunities
Curriculum Management System Software
Document: RFP 25-CTR01
Eastern Washington University (EWU) invites proposals for a comprehensive software solution designed to facilitate curriculum change management. The proposed system should effectively handle course and program change functions through a robust and dynamic workflow tool, as well as streamline the end-to-end processing and publishing of our annual catalog. Additionally, it must support course section creation and management, integrating seamlessly with our student information system, Ellucian Banner. Proposals should demonstrate a proven track record of successful implementations at similar institutions, particularly in navigating the complexities of multiple academic calendars, which is a unique requirement for EWU.
Bids due by: December 13, 2024
Status: CLOSED
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: CLOSED
- Agency Contact: Cody Ross, cross19@ewu.edu
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
Events
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.
Stay informed
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.
- Sign up for training opportunities for small and diverse businesses
- Sign up for Contracts Connection
- Sign up for IT Contracts Focus
