Executive Order for Equity in Public Contracting
New Executive Orders on Equity
On January 7, 2022, Governor Jay Inslee signed the Executive Order for Equity in Public Contracting (Executive Order 22-01) instructing agencies to adopt more inclusive practices in contracting and procurement. Additionally, the Governor rescinded Directive 98-01 and signed Executive Order 22-02 to replace it on January 17, 2022. These executive orders are both intended to help small minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses participate in contracting opportunities with the state of Washington, breaking down barriers that have kept too many on the sidelines for too long.
"Today, as we celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. I am taking action to change how we achieve equity within the law in our state. Achieving equal opportunity has always been foundational to our country’s history and each of us bears the responsibility to stand up and keep this unalienable right for all Washingtonians. Everyone deserves a fair chance to live to the fullest — everyone,” - Governor Jay Inslee
You can view the Governor's press conference regarding these Executive Orders on YouTube.