Building Partnerships

💡 What’s in it for You?

Are you looking to secure more public works contracts? Join FORMA Construction’s virtual Building Partnerships event and learn about upcoming opportunities to partner with us on key projects!

💼 Special Guest: Sound Transit

Hear directly from a Sound Transit Representative as they cover:

• 🔍 Current Job Order Contract (JOC) Opportunities – Learn how certified firms can bid on work with FORMA under Sound Transit’s JOC program.
• 📊 How to Stand Out as a Subcontractor – Get insights into what Sound Transit looks for when selecting partners.
• 🤝 Tabor 100 Engagement – Discover how attending general meetings and networking events can open doors for your business.

🌟 Subcontractor Success Spotlight: EPIC Building Detailers

We’re proud to highlight EPIC Building Detailers, LLC, a local, minority-owned business that’s been thriving through public works partnerships.

Hear directly from Jermaine Edwards, Managing Director, as he shares his journey working with FORMA and Sound Transit—and how targeted opportunities and mentorship helped Epic scale their operations.

📍 Based in Tacoma, WA🌐 www.epicbuildingdetailers.com🧼 “Exceeding Perspectives in Cleaning”

This is a powerful success story you won't want to miss—especially if you’re a small business looking to break into public works!

🛠️ Other Key Highlights:

• FORMA’s Small Business Inclusion Strategy – How we integrate small businesses into our work.
• Right-Sized Scopes for Small Firms – Learn how we tailor packages to fit your capacity.
• Mentorship & Compliance Support – Navigate paperwork and certification requirements with confidence.
• Upcoming GCCM Opportunities – North Thurston Public Schools Young Child & Family Center & Ocean Beach School District -Black Lake.
• Progressive Design Build Preview – Shoreline Parks, Feedback session on bid packaging.
• Upcoming Pursuits - Hands on Childrens Museum Olympia!

🎁 Bonus: All attendees will receive exclusive access to FORMA’s bidding tools, templates, and resources to help you win your next project.

📢 Why Attend?

✅ Discover new subcontracting opportunities with FORMA and Sound Transit✅ Hear real success stories from local MWSBE firms like Epic Building Detailers✅ Get ahead of the curve with insights on upcoming GCCM and Design-Build projects✅ Learn how to connect with major agencies like Sound Transit and community groups like Tabor 100✅ Access tools and mentorship that remove barriers and build capacity✅ Be part of a growing community of small businesses shaping the region’s public infrastructure

🎉 Coming Soon: Our next Building Partnerships webinar will feature new special guests and agency collaborators! Plus, stay tuned for the upcoming FORMA Connects event spotlighting the Young Child & Family Center project—where we’ll take a deep dive into bid packaging, scopes of work, and real-time feedback from the subcontractor community.