Description
The Department of Commerce is seeking proposals to contract with an administering agent of a non-regulatory coalition located in Seattle. The coalition will assess, design, and support the strategic development and activation of Washington State’s participation in the West Coast offshore wind supply chain. The final deliverable for this project is an industry action plan due in June 2027, which should include economic, community, and workforce development opportunities resulting in the advancement of Washington State’s offshore wind industry. Key responsibilities include developing an action plan to strengthen the statewide supply chain, creating a continuous outreach plan, and identifying workforce training pathways that support offshore wind industry growth.
• The project aims to advance Washington State's offshore wind industry.
• The coalition should have experience administering an existing coalition that includes federal and state agencies, ports, industry, research institutions, labor organizations, and federally recognized tribes.
• The project requires a minimum of 5 years of continuous existence and at least one year of experience in identifying and developing economic, community, and workforce development opportunities in the maritime industry.
• The estimated initial contract value is $485,000.