Request for Quotes & Qualifications
Public Notice
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Tri County Economic Development District (TEDD), an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, is seeking an experienced, qualified firm for the procurement of materials for the “Stevens
County Connect” fiber to the home project funded by the Washington State Broadband Office. This project is (funded/partially funded), by federal award number CPFFN0145 (ARPA Capital) awarded to Washington State Broad
Band Office by the U.S. Department of the Treasury. Per the grant program, TEDD will use funds to construct an aerial & underground fiber optic system. TEDD requests firms who are licensed in the State of Washington to conduct business, to provide pricing and specifications for the materials requested in the published Request for Quotes and Qualifications (RFQQ). Small, minority, and women owned firms are encouraged to submit bids.
Bids will be opened at 2:05 PST, March 14th, 2025, virtually via a ZOOM meeting that will be made available to all bidders. The firms should supply pricing, material specifications, and any other required items as shown in the RFQQ document. Responses submitted after the deadline or incomplete will be rejected. The above outlined RFQQ may be obtained from either the TEDD or NoaNet websites under bidding opportunities (https://tricountyedd.com/ & https://www.noanet.net/about/bidding-opportunities/ ), or from (TEDD) Jim Cupples (509-684-4571) or (NoaNet) Steve Schulte (509-991-6311) at the following email addresses: jcupples@teddonline.com & stephen.schulte@noanet.net.
Request for Proposals
Northeast Washington Regional Transportation Planning Organization (NEW RTPO) is soliciting qualifications and proposals from individuals and/or firms to conduct Supplemental Transportation Planning Services. These services include, but are not limited to, transportation plan updates, grant reporting & compliance, and other staff support as needed.
The Rural Opportunities Loan Fund
We offer a local, revolving loan fund that is deeply passionate about creating jobs and assisting rural businesses and startups. We can help.
The Rural Opportunities Loan Fund helps to finance business expansion, retention and start-up projects for borrowers who do not qualify for traditional loans. We consider your potential, not just your past.

Small Business Support & Assistance
Turning your dream into reality requires hard work, commitment and help. That’s where TEDD comes in.
Your goals are our reason for being. We’re here to help local businesses grow from an idea into a success. We offer a wealth of services and online resource links to help every new and existing business thrive.


Meet #TeamTEDD
We are a small but mighty team that believes Northeast Washington has so much to offer.
From helping small businesses get their start to making sure established businesses can grow, TEDD is here to help. The staff at TEDD knows that economic development means more than just successful businesses. It also means fostering the kind of communities that people want to live, work and play in.