Statewide Vendor Payment Registration
The Washington State Office of Financial Management (OFM) maintains a central vendor file for Washington State agencies to use for processing vendor payments. This allows you, as a vendor, to receive payments from all participating state agencies by direct deposit, the State's preferred method of payment.
Getting set up as a Statewide Vendor is as easy as 1-2-3!
Complete Forms
- Statewide Vendor Registration Form
- Form W-9 / Request for Taxpayer Identification Number and Certification
Instructions for completing these forms:
- Tab through the fields and type in your information. Detailed instructions for each field can be found on page two of each form.
- Print and sign both forms.
- Mail forms to the address at the bottom of page one of the registration form.
- For your records, you may save these forms to your computer as word documents by selecting "File" on your toolbar, and then selecting the "Save As..." option.
- These forms are secure, and do not transmit or store any of your information electronically.
Benefits of Statewide Vendor Registration and Direct Deposit
- Provides you with a single point of contact for updating your payment records (i.e., address changes, bank account changes, company mergers, name changes, etc.)
- Saves money for State of Washington taxpayers.
- Added benefits when you sign up for direct deposit:
- Reduces your costs of receiving, handling, and depositing paper checks.
- Improves your security by eliminating the risk of loss and delays from mailing errors and theft.
- Provides you with a single State of Washington direct deposit notification detailing the paying agency, all invoice/account numbers, and the dollar amounts in each day's deposits.
- Results in completely paperless transactions if you elect to receive the direct deposit notification by email.
- Gives you access to a vendor helpline that is staffed Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm Pacific Time.
If you have any questions about this process you can see our Frequently Asked Questions page, call the Vendor Help Desk at (360) 664-7779, or send an email to vendorhelpdesk@ofm.wa.gov.
Government Bidding Opportunities with Washington State
Washington's Electronic Business Solution (WEBS) is an Internet vendor registration and bid notification system. The system offers one online site where vendors can register to receive government bid notifications. To receive government bidding opportunities from Washington State please register in the Washington Electronic Bidding Solution (WEBS) at the following WEB address: http://www.ga.wa.gov/Business/register.htm. It is fast, easy and you will receive an email notification when a bid for your goods or services goes out. So, register today to.
Some of the benefits are:- No cost
- Easy step-by-step process
- Self-administer your company’s profile information
- Secure access anytime, anywhere, from any computer with Internet access
- Access to bid documents online
- Ability to see what government organizations are using the system.
- Immediate e-mail notification of bidding opportunities such as:
- Current bid opportunities from state agencies and other government entities statewide for goods and services.
- A listing of Engineering and Architectural Services solicitations for consultant services.
- Current bid opportunities for construction services.
- A listing of current solicitations for leased space throughout the state of Washington.
- Information on future bids for goods, services, construction projects, and leased space.
