Welcome to City of Seattle and Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council (Northwest Mountain MSDC) TAS site. Together the City of Seattle and the Northwest Mountain MSDC are committed to aiding “firms/clients” looking to develop their technical skills to improve their probability of doing business with the City of Seattle.
It is the City of Seattle’s desired outcome that “services be performed to increase awareness and understanding of the City’s procurement and contracting processes and requirements and to provide resource information as available concerning business development interests.” To achieve this desired outcome the City has partnered with the Northwest Mountain MSDC. At a high-level, the following is the Northwest Mountain MSDC approach to achieve the desired outcome:
- Define Technical Assistance: “Technical Assistance improves the technical (hard or soft skills) capabilities of a business beyond the current state.”
- Interview all interested parties to insure we understand present state, desired state, define the gaps, and customize a training module for all interested firms.
- Measure performance pre and post Technical Assistance Services.
As simple as this may sound, the complexity is significant. As we launch the TAS website you will find some content. Other content, enriching the site, remains to be uploaded as TAS progresses. Materials to follow will include all training materials, questionnaires, and resources.
If you are interested in exploring what the TAS Team has to offer please feel free to contact us directly at (253) 243-6964 or at TAS@nwmmsdc.org. We look forward to meeting with you and helping you navigate your way to business growth with the City of Seattle!
The City of Seattle and Northwest Mountain Minority Supplier Development Council (Northwest Mountain MSDC) have partnered in the development and launch of the City of Seattle’s Technical Assistance Services program. This program is designed to support small businesses in the development of their capabilities thereby making them more competitive.
This program is sponsored by the City of Seattle and hosted by the Northwest Mountain MSDC.
Contact TAS Seattle by phone: (253) 243-6964 or email: TAS@nwmmsdc.org
First, register to do business with the City of Seattle by clicking here to get started.
Once you have registered your business in the City of Seattle Online Directory, your TAS consultant will request you submit the application below. Small business applicant TAS needs will be identified in the Intake Form.
Small Business TAS Intake Form
Contact TAS Seattle by phone: (253) 243-6964 or email: TAS@nwmmsdc.org
Various training opportunities include, but are not limited to:
- How to effectively do business with the City of Seattle
- The different levels of City of Seattle Contracts
Questions regarding any of the following topics? Click on the following links for more information:
Business license tax certificates and tax returns
Business and Economic Development
Doing Business with the City of Seattle: Construction, Consulting and Purchasing
Office of Economic Development
Purchasing and Contracting: Women and Minority Owned Businesses
Contact TAS Seattle by phone: (253) 243-6964 or email: TAS@nwmmsdc.org
For contract opportunities available with the City of Seattle, click here.
Contact TAS Seattle by phone: (253) 243-6964 or email: TAS@nwmmsdc.org
Events hosted for small businesses by the City of Seattle and TAS for the purpose of this program will be posted here. Be sure to check-in regularly as new events are posted.
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Apr 7 Tue Apr 7 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am  Join us for workshop two of six that will help prepare your business to successfully engage with the City of Seattle for potential business opportunities. In this workshop: Learn how to search and find City of Seattle solicitations. We will be discussing effective searching practices. After finding solicitations participants will learn how to evaluate whether or not a particular solicitation is right for them (i.e. make go/no-go decisions). This training will help reassure you choose the opportunity that appropriately fits your business. This workshop will be offered Online to registrants. Register to AttendApr 14 Tue Apr 14 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Join us for workshop three of six that will help prepare your business to successfully engage with the City of Seattle for potential business opportunities. In this workshop: Gain understanding of how to properly respond to the City of Seattle’s Request for Information, Request for Quote and Request for Proposal. Knowing how to respond and with what information will help to gain further consideration from the City. This workshop will be offered Online to registrants. Register to AttendApr 21 Tue Apr 21 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Join us for workshop four of six that will help prepare your business to successfully engage with the City of Seattle for potential business opportunities. In this workshop: Create marketing with purpose! Learn how to develop a complete marketing strategy to effectively compete. This workshop will be offered Online to registrants. Register to AttendApr 28 Tue Apr 28 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Join us for workshop five of six that will help prepare your business to successfully engage with the City of Seattle for potential business opportunities. In this workshop: Participants will learn how to interpret the terms and conditions of a contract and translate that into actionable responsibilities. This will help to create deliverable timelines to help you better manage your back office and comply with contract terms and conditions. This workshop will be offered Online to registrants. Register to AttendMay 1 Fri May 1 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am  The City of Seattle, Purchasing and Contracting department invites you to the “How To Do Business with the City of Seattle” drop in day, the first Friday of each month (excluding July). Goods and Services | Construction Public Works | Consultant Services Agenda:
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FIRST FRIDAY provides comprehensive information in a two-hour session. City Buyers and Contract Program Administrators will be available to answer questions and meet individually with Vendors and Contractors. Sorry, no SMT garage parking validation or reimbursement for on-street parking. Questions? Call (206) 684-0444 Categories: Partner TAS Seattle Tags: City of Seattle Construction Consulting Goods & Services Networking May 5 Tue May 5 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am Join us for the final workshop in out Technical Assistance Service series that will help prepare your business to successfully engage with the City of Seattle for potential business opportunities. In this workshop: Grow your business smart. Learn from subject matter experts in the following fields: Finance, Accounting Budgeting and Tax Planning. You will also receive education on how to use and manage credit. This workshop will be offered Online to registrants. Register to AttendJun 3 Wed  Save the Date!Jun 5 Fri Jun 5 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am The City of Seattle, Purchasing and Contracting department invites you to the “How To Do Business with the City of Seattle” drop in day, the first Friday of each month (excluding July). Goods and Services | Construction Public Works | Consultant Services Agenda:
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FIRST FRIDAY provides comprehensive information in a two-hour session. City Buyers and Contract Program Administrators will be available to answer questions and meet individually with Vendors and Contractors. Sorry, no SMT garage parking validation or reimbursement for on-street parking. Questions? Call (206) 684-0444 Categories: Partner TAS Seattle Tags: City of Seattle Construction Consulting Goods & Services Networking Aug 7 Fri Aug 7 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am The City of Seattle, Purchasing and Contracting department invites you to the “How To Do Business with the City of Seattle” drop in day, the first Friday of each month (excluding July). Goods and Services | Construction Public Works | Consultant Services Agenda:
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FIRST FRIDAY provides comprehensive information in a two-hour session. City Buyers and Contract Program Administrators will be available to answer questions and meet individually with Vendors and Contractors. Sorry, no SMT garage parking validation or reimbursement for on-street parking. Questions? Call (206) 684-0444 Categories: Partner TAS Seattle Tags: City of Seattle Construction Consulting Goods & Services Networking Sep 4 Fri Sep 4 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am The City of Seattle, Purchasing and Contracting department invites you to the “How To Do Business with the City of Seattle” drop in day, the first Friday of each month (excluding July). Goods and Services | Construction Public Works | Consultant Services Agenda:
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FIRST FRIDAY provides comprehensive information in a two-hour session. City Buyers and Contract Program Administrators will be available to answer questions and meet individually with Vendors and Contractors. Sorry, no SMT garage parking validation or reimbursement for on-street parking. Questions? Call (206) 684-0444 Categories: Partner TAS Seattle Tags: City of Seattle Construction Consulting Goods & Services Networking Oct 2 Fri Oct 2 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am The City of Seattle, Purchasing and Contracting department invites you to the “How To Do Business with the City of Seattle” drop in day, the first Friday of each month (excluding July). Goods and Services | Construction Public Works | Consultant Services Agenda:
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FIRST FRIDAY provides comprehensive information in a two-hour session. City Buyers and Contract Program Administrators will be available to answer questions and meet individually with Vendors and Contractors. Sorry, no SMT garage parking validation or reimbursement for on-street parking. Questions? Call (206) 684-0444 Categories: Partner TAS Seattle Tags: City of Seattle Construction Consulting Goods & Services Networking Nov 6 Fri Nov 6 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am The City of Seattle, Purchasing and Contracting department invites you to the “How To Do Business with the City of Seattle” drop in day, the first Friday of each month (excluding July). Goods and Services | Construction Public Works | Consultant Services Agenda:
Details:
FIRST FRIDAY provides comprehensive information in a two-hour session. City Buyers and Contract Program Administrators will be available to answer questions and meet individually with Vendors and Contractors. Sorry, no SMT garage parking validation or reimbursement for on-street parking. Questions? Call (206) 684-0444 Categories: Partner TAS Seattle Tags: City of Seattle Construction Consulting Goods & Services Networking Dec 4 Fri Dec 4 @ 9:00 am – 10:30 am The City of Seattle, Purchasing and Contracting department invites you to the “How To Do Business with the City of Seattle” drop in day, the first Friday of each month (excluding July). Goods and Services | Construction Public Works | Consultant Services Agenda:
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FIRST FRIDAY provides comprehensive information in a two-hour session. City Buyers and Contract Program Administrators will be available to answer questions and meet individually with Vendors and Contractors. Sorry, no SMT garage parking validation or reimbursement for on-street parking. Questions? Call (206) 684-0444 Categories: Partner TAS Seattle Tags: City of Seattle Construction Consulting Goods & Services Networking Subscribe to filtered calendar |
Contact TAS Seattle by phone: (253) 243-6964 or email: TAS@nwmmsdc.org
Technical Assistance Services - News & Events
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Press Release- City of Seattle and Northwest Mountain MSDC: Partnership to Deliver Technical Assistance Services
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2020 Annual Business Conference
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City of Seattle: First Friday Drop-In Day “How To Do Business with the City of Seattle”
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NWMMSDC & OMWBE Present: MBE Certification Workshop
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Seattle City Light: How to Successfully Navigate City Light’s Procurement Process
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Seattle City Light: How to Successfully Navigate City Light’s Procurement Process
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City of Seattle: Employment Opportunity
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TAS Presentation at NAMCWA
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TAS 5: What are the back office responsibilities you are accountable for
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TAS 6: Now that you have the business, how do you finance it for growth?
Partners of Technical Assistance Services Program
