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Welcome
What is the Small Works Roster Program?
  • The City’s Small Works Roster Program (SWR) allows contractors to register to bid on public works projects with a budget of $200,000 or less.
  • The Tacoma City Council established the program to offer more public works and improvement contracting opportunities to small, locally owned and operated businesses.
  • The program allows program registered participants to bid on projects in various categories.

How do I apply to be on the Small Works Roster?
  • Click the Sign up button above, then Login.
  • If you prefer, print the Application Forms and mail it, along with your Certificate of Insurance, and Work Experience Forms to the address below.
What do I need to start my application to the Small Works Roster?
  • Washington UBI number
  • Your legal business name
  • Business contact name, phone, and street address
  • Employment Security Reference number
  • Federal Tax ID number
  • Tacoma Business License number
  • Washington Contractor License number
  • Insurance expiration date

What if I have questions? If you have any questions about the application form or the Small Works Roster program, please contact:

By phone:
Samantha Kaauamo at (253) 502-8248.

By mail:
City of Tacoma
Purchasing Division
P.O. Box 11007
Tacoma, WA 98411-0007

By email:
Small Works Roster

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Small Works Roster Vendor User Guide
  • To Begin

    • What you will need to begin:

      • A free govME account. This account will allow you to submit information and track your application status. Click here to create your account.
      • Your Washington State Unified Business Identifier (UBI) number
      • Business contact information
      • Supporting documents such as insurance and bond information
      • Washington Contractor License number
      • Employment Security Reference number
      • Federal Tax ID number
      • Tacoma Business License number
      • Insurance expiration date
  • Business Information

    • Business Information

      The following items are required to submit an application.
      • Employment Security Reference number
      • Federal Tax ID number (also called an Employer Identification Number (EIN)) -
        Apply for an EIN
      • Tacoma Business License number -
        Apply for a license
      • Insurance Expiration Date