Procurement

Using WTA's Vendor Registry and Procurement Portal

Please reference the below documents for instructions on using WTA's vendor registry and procurement portal:​


​About Procurement
  • Procurement FAQ Information Sheet
  • All Purchase Orders and Contracts are subject to WTA's General Contract Terms and Conditions​​.​
  • Vendors may also be required to meet WTA's minimum Insurance Requirements​.​​
  • WTA participates in the MRSC Small Works Rosters System. We encourage contractors and consultants to register (free of charge) at ​www.MRSCRosters.org​.
  • Be advised that all submissions to WTA, including those marked proprietary or confidential, are subject to public disclosure under Washington’s Public Records Act (RCW 42.56​). 
  • Please see WTA's Pro​curement Policy.
  • In an effort to efficiently dispose of surplus while recovering as much value for taxpayer assets, WTA utilizes:
    • Bellingham Public Auto Auction (bellinghamauction.com)to dispose of retired vanpool and paratransit vehicles.
    • PublicSurplus.com for large quantities (palletized) of miscellaneous goods and equipment including Hybrid bus batteries and IT equipment.
    • Recycling singular quantities of miscellaneous goods and equipment with local organizations like the ReStore, Value Village and Goodwill Industries.


Disadvantaged and Small Business Enterprises

We encourage Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE) and Small Business Enterprises (SBE) to register. If you are not yet registered as DBE, you may do so at the Office of Minority and Women's Business Enterprises website  omwbe.wa.gov. The US Department of Transportation (DOT) provides short term lending for certified DBE or Small Business Administration (SBA) businesses. The program provides these business with access to financing to participate in transportation related contracts. For more information, visit the  DOT website.

Click here  to see WTA's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program.

WTA's approved Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goal for Federal Fiscal Years 2025, 2026, and 2027 is 0.19%. To review the goal methodology click here.