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General Information

• Cost: $45.00 (sales tax included)
• Recording Duration: 84 Minutes
• Broadcast Date: Wednesday, January 28, 2026
• Credits Available for Self-Reporting: None

Webinar Overview

Local governments can save time and money by “piggybacking” on existing contracts from other public agencies—avoiding lengthy bidding processes while securing competitive pricing. In Washington, this includes statewide contracts through the Department of Enterprise Services (DES) and federal contracts through the General Services Administration (GSA).

Under RCW 39.26.050, local governments may use contracts awarded by DES. Under RCW 39.32.090, they can purchase supplies, materials, and equipment from federal contracts administered by GSA.

This session provides an opportunity for attendees to learn more about the contract portfolios available to local governments from DES and GSA.

Educational Objectives

This session will be a panel discussion with representatives from DES and GSA focused on the following:

• Examples of contracts available for local governments.
• How the contract portfolio assists local government in meeting their ABCs for procurement needs: Adaptability, Benefit, and Compliance.
• Answers to agency specific questions posed by session attendees related to these contracts.

Presenters

• Kyle McGlade, Customer Service Director, General Services Administration (GSA)
• Elena Porshneva McGrew, Statewide Enterprise Procurement Manager, Contracts and Procurement Division, Washington State Department of Enterprise Services (DES)
• Josh Klika, Procurement and Contracting Consultant, MRSC
• Julie Nicoll, Legal Consultant, MRSC