Doing Business with the City of Portland

What the City Buys

The City works with a wide range of businesses and organizations to serve the community, including:

• Businesses who sell products – such as office supplies, vehicles, construction materials, technology, or equipment.
• Service providers – including consultants, contractors, maintenance crews, engineers, designers, and more.
• Non-profits and community partners – organizations that deliver social services, outreach, or specialized programs.
• Sole proprietors and small businesses – individuals offering professional services, trades, or niche expertise.
• Other payees – individuals who receive payments from the City for non-procurement reasons, including easements, settlements, and other non-contractual transactions.

Whether you provide goods, services, or collaborate on projects, there are opportunities for businesses of all sizes to serve our community.

Find and Compete for Contracts

Businesses can discover opportunities and submit proposals through the City's website. 

View open solicitations

Register as an Approved City Supplier (After Contract Award)

Once your business has been awarded a contract with the City of Portland, you must register as an approved City supplier. You will register and login to your City of Portland's Bid Portal account. This completes the onboarding process and allows the City to issue payments.

Register as an approved City Supplier if you've been awarded a contract.

Support for Suppliers!

The City will be offering work sessions throughout the year providing one-on-one assistance and immediate access to registration resources to help suppliers register, support bidding, and gain access to diverse opportunities.

View opportunities to meet with procurement staff

Additional guidance and video tutorials are available at our Support Center.

To request an accommodation, please contact the City's Support Team at SupplierRegistration@portlandoregon.gov. 

How Else Can We Help You?

• Doing Business with the City of Portland – includes information about what the city buys, how to find and compete for contracts, and register as a city supplier after contract award. 
• Support Center – provides guidance, tutorials, and technical support for suppliers and potential suppliers.
• Additional Guidance for Businesses - includes links to guides and handbooks that explain procurement processes, certifications, resources for contractors, post-award compliance, and links to City codes.
• SAP Ariba Frequently Asked Questions – includes answers to commonly asked questions about our new procurement and contracting platform SAP Ariba.
• Tips on what we will and won't ask for – our efforts to protect your information.