Washington State Department of Enterprise Services

09/10/2026

In Aberdeen, Lee and Dani Bacon are using items from our state's surplus program for a museum honoring Kurt Cobain's legacy! The Music Project purchased instruments, stages, and furniture to bring grunge history to life in an interactive, welcoming space. ☑️

Working with our surplus program, Lee and Dani got affordable gear so they could focus on storytelling, not budgets. By accessing affordable gear, they’ve focused their resources on building an accessible, engaging music space. 😁🤝

This is how DES supports community-driven innovation: by turning surplus into opportunity. 🌟

➡️ Read the full story: https://loom.ly/SBv073Y

09/07/2026

Across Washington, a lot of moving parts keep public services running smoothly every day. From facilities work to support services that help agencies deliver what people rely on, our teams help government work the way it should: steady, reliable, and ready for the needs of our communities. 🗒️🫂

And since some services still have to happen on holidays, a big thank you to everyone working today to keep things moving for Washington! Happy Labor Day. 🌟

Learn more about our work: DES.wa.gov. 🌐

08/20/2026

From classroom laptops to paper supplies and cleaning products, the choices we make when stocking up for the school year have a lasting impact on our state's air, water, and trees. 💚

We make green purchasing easier across Washington state. Through statewide contracts tagged with our green leaf icon, we ensure state agencies, public school districts, higher education institutions, and non-profits have direct access to environmentally preferred goods that meet high sustainability standards.

What makes a product "green" on state contracts? 🤔

🫗 Reduced toxins: prioritizing non-toxic, Green Seal-certified cleaning products for healthier indoor air quality

🔆 Energy efficiency: sourcing EPEAT-rated and Energy Star electronics to lower power consumption across offices and classrooms

♻️ Recycled items: maximizing recycled paper and fiber products to conserve natural resources and cut landfill waste

Learn more about how we integrate environmental preferences into statewide purchasing at https://loom.ly/v-_fRIk.

Green purchasing, also called environmentally preferred purchasing, means making thoughtful, strategic decisions to buy goods and services that have less negative environmental and health impacts than similar products.

08/14/2026

It’s back‑to‑school season, and we’re here to help educators and organizations get supplies they need in a sustainable, budget‑friendly way. ♻️

We offer pallet‑sized lots of various items, including office supplies and furniture. As school districts, nonprofits, small businesses, and state agencies get ready for fall, State Surplus offers huge benefits:

🌟 We keep more than 600,000 pounds of reusable materials out of landfills every year.

🌟 Last year, Surplus brought in $17.2 million, and 80% of that money went back to public agencies. This helps organizations get furniture, computers, and equipment at much lower prices.

Support reuse across Washington today! 🔗 in bio.

08/13/2026

It’s back-to-school season, and we’re here to help educators and organizations get what they need in a sustainable way. 😉♻️

If your school, nonprofit, small business, or agency needs furniture or equipment, we offer pallet-sized lots that make sustainability simple and budget-friendly!

State Surplus has a lot to offer:

🌟 We keep more than 600,000 pounds of reusable items out of landfills every year.

🌟 Last year, we brought in $17.2 million in sales, and 80% of that money went back to public agencies.

Support reuse across Washington state today: https://loom.ly/jVyAD0g ❇️

08/11/2026

How does Washington help ensure taxpayer dollars are spent responsibly? One way is by regularly reviewing how state agencies buy goods and services. 🤗

On June 23, DES completed our latest statewide review, marking an important milestone. Thanks to improved practices and an effective use of state dollars by adding dedicated staffing, we cut the review time in half!

That means agencies get feedback and guidance sooner, helping them strengthen their purchasing practices and continue serving Washingtonians. 😁

Check out the full story ➡️ https://loom.ly/FkTr5Oo

When state agencies buy goods and services, they spend taxpayer dollars. DES helps make sure those purchases are made responsibly.

07/29/2026

What happens when a building’s repairs are projected to cost more than the building’s worth? 🤔

Legislative Support Services needed a modern workspace, but the projected building repair costs totaled $6.2 million. For a fraction of the cost, at $1.1 million, we moved LSS into the historic Dolliver Building on Capitol Campus. 😁

Originally housing the Olympia post office, the Dolliver Building now serves as another hub that engages public officials and citizens at our state’s Capitol! Learn more about the project: DES.wa.gov. 🌐

Historical photos provided by the Secretary of State: Susan Parish Photograph Collection, 1889-1990, Washington State Archives.

cares for and manages Capitol Campus.

07/02/2026

What happens when a small contractor gets its first shot at public works? 🤔

At Clark College in Ridgefield, the first completed project through the Washington EDGE pilot program finished ahead of schedule and below the original cost estimate – while helping a local business gain hands-on public works experience. 🤗

➡️ Read the story to learn what surprised the contractor and what the college said makes Washington EDGE special. https://loom.ly/c3ui29U

A small contractor completed a public works project with Clark College thanks to the Washington EDGE program.