Win State, Local & Education Contracts with Confidence

Expert guidance and proven strategies to help small businesses win state, local, and education government contracts.

Your Trusted SLED Contracting Partners

We're SLED contracting experts helping small businesses navigate opportunities to win state, local, and education contracts. Through expert guidance, proposal support, and professional positioning, we solve the challenge of breaking into and growing in government markets
—so you can confidently compete and win contracts in your own backyard

Win Contracts in Your Own Backyard-and Beyond

Our Story

Founded by industry experts Sheena Parker and Bridget Fields, GovConNOW combines deep SLED contracting knowledge with cutting-edge marketing and business development strategies to position your business for success in your own backyard and beyond.

Our Mission: To empower businesses to confidently pursue and win State, Local, and Education contracts by providing expert SLED guidance, professional resources, and strategic support tailored to these dynamic markets.

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Our Services

Complete Contracting Solutions

☑ Contract Sourcing We identify the right state, local, and education opportunities for your business, navigating platforms like Georgia Team Marketplace, Jagger, BidNet, and state-specific portals to deliver curated SLED solicitations that match your capabilities.

☑ Proposal Development From strategy to submission, we craft compelling, compliant proposals specifically for state agencies, local governments, school districts, and universities—addressing the unique requirements of SLED buyers.

☑ Business Positioning & Branding Professional marketing materials, capability statements, and digital presence that establish credibility with state procurement officers, local government buyers, and education administrators.

☑ Training & Workshops Hands-on learning experiences that teach you to navigate state and local contracting platforms, understand SLED procurement cycles, leverage AI tools, and make strategic bid decisions in your local market.

☑ Capture Team Development Build internal capabilities to systematically identify, qualify, and win state, local, and education contracts with training focused on SLED-specific strategies.

☑ State & Local Certification Support Expert assistance navigating state and local certification programs including DBE, MBE, WBE, SBE, and state-specific small business certifications that open doors to SLED opportunities.

☑ Contract Audits Thorough review and analysis of pre submitted contracts for compliance requirements, and performance metrics to ensure you're meeting obligations for the win.

FEEDBACK FROM CLIENTS

  • “As a brand-new government contractor, I didn’t know where to start. The Essentials package helped me focus on real opportunities and understand what agencies were looking for. I submitted my first bid within 30 days and felt confident doing it.”

    - C. Ellis, True Property Improvements, Essentials Plan

  • “The Quick View breakdowns and monthly strategy calls are exactly what I needed to stop spinning my wheels. We’ve started building a real pipeline and just landed our second local renovation contract. This service pays for itself.”

    - D. Morton, B&C Development and Construction, Agency Suite Plan

  • “Our firm manages multiple NAICS codes and needed a partner that could keep up. The Agency Suite gave us a full support team—vendor sourcing, LinkedIn branding, proposal tools—all in one place. We’ve closed two six-figure contracts since upgrading.”

    - L. Mills, Gateway Facilities Management, Agency Suite

Built for Small and Mid-Sized Businesses Pursuing SLED contracts

Is This Right for You?

☑ New SLED Contractors just starting their state and local contracting journey

☑ Local Businesses expanding into state agencies and municipal contracts

☑ State Certified Companies (DBE, MBE, WBE, SBE)

☑ Service Providers pursuing professional services contracts with state and local governments

☑ Construction & Trades bidding on state, county, and municipal projects

☑ Education Vendors seeking contracts with school districts and universities

☑ Organizations looking to build SLED capture capabilities

Upcoming events

  • State/Local Registration & Bid Workshop

    10.16 10:00AM-4:00PM

    In-Person Learn from expert instructors how to navigate State, Local, and Education markets, use AI-powered proposal tools, and build strategic business networks.


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  • Backyard Bootcamp: SLED Proposal Writing

    Date & Location TBD

    Master the art of SLED proposal writing with hands-on training in identifying winnable opportunities, building competitive pricing strategies, leveraging past performance, meeting deadlines efficiently, and using AI to decode solicitations.

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  • SLED Teaming & Subcontracting Bootcamp

    Date & Location TBF

    Learn how to find, vet, and partner with prime contractors and subcontractors to unlock SLED opportunities you can't pursue alone—including live networking to connect with potential teaming partners in the room.

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  • SLED Marketing & Visibility Bootcamp

    Date & Location TBD

    Discover how to get in front of state and local buyers before the RFP drops through strategic capability statements, relationship-building, LinkedIn networking, and agency engagement that positions you as the obvious choice.

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  • SLED Relationship Building & Networking Intensive

    Date & Location TBD
    Build authentic relationships with state procurement officers, local government buyers, and education administrators through proven networking strategies, coffee meeting frameworks, and value-driven engagement that leads to contract wins.

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  • Advanced SLED Pricing Strategies Workshop

    Date & Location TBD
    Learn how to develop competitive yet profitable pricing for SLED contracts, including prevailing wage calculations, indirect rates, cost structures, and knowing when to walk away from unprofitable opportunities.

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