⸺ FOR PUBLIC AGENCIES
Building equitable contracting programs for public agencies across the Pacific Northwest
TyCyn & Associates partners with public agencies to develop supplier engagement systems, compliance frameworks, and workforce participation strategies that translate equity goals into measurable outcomes.
⸺ SERVICES FOR AGENCIES
What we do for public agencies
From COBID program development to workforce participation frameworks, we provide the systems and expertise that help agencies meet their equity and engagement commitments.
→ MWESB/COBID Program Development
Designing and implementing supplier engagement programs that meet agency participation goals and COBID/OMWBE requirements.
→ Compliance Monitoring & Reporting
Tracking COBID/OMWBE certified business utilization, building dashboards, and generating compliance reports for agency leadership and oversight bodies.
→ Supplier Outreach & Engagement
Developing and executing outreach strategies that connect certified small businesses with agency contracting opportunities.
→ Workforce Participation Frameworks
Advising on Construction Career Pathways Plans, apprenticeship requirements, and workforce diversity tracking systems.
→ Good Faith Effort Documentation
Building GFE documentation systems and training agency staff on compliance requirements and contractor accountability.
→ Staff Training & Technical Assistance
Training agency procurement staff on COBID/OMWBE program requirements, compliance monitoring, and contractor engagement best practices.
→ Cultural Competency & Inclusive Leadership
Building culturally competent employees through structured training that addresses unconscious bias, cross-cultural communication, and inclusive workplace practices. Sessions are designed for agency staff, project teams, and contractor organizations seeking to strengthen equity from the inside out.
WHY TYCYN
We bring firsthand knowledge of the barriers your equity programs work to remove
As a COBID/OMWBE certified firm ourselves, we understand both sides of the contracting equation. We know what it takes for small businesses to access public contracts, and we know what agencies need to make their programs work.
ORGANIZATIONS WE’VE WORKED WITH
Multnomah County | Portland Community College | Deacon Construction | Pence Contractors | Clackamas County | ICON 3D Signs
