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This page links to resources for new and existing buisnesses that want to grow their business through public contracting. Learn about how to become a registered supplier, review requirements and certifications, and how to find and compete for City contracts.
Request for Proposals Guide for Suppliers
The Request for Proposals Guide for Suppliers is for businesses, nonprofits, and individuals (suppliers) who want to do contract work with the City of Portland. It's designed to be a resource for people who are new to responding to procurements and doing contract work with government. The guide is an accompanying resource to our new Goods and Services, Personal Services, and Design Services RFP Template.
Read the Request for Proposal Guide
Supplier Handbook
The Supplier Handbook includes resources and tools new suppliers and contractors working with the City of Portland may need.
Post-award Compliance
Certain contracts with the City of Portland have specific compliance requirements. Learn more about the types of compliance and the methods required to track it.
Apply for Contractor Prequalification (Construction Only)
Contractors interested in bidding as a prime on a public improvement projects with an engineer’s estimate of $500,000 or greater, must be prequalified with the City of Portland. The online application process takes about 1 hour to complete. Prequalifications are typically issued within 30 days.
Apply for Contractor Prequalification online
Additional Contractor Requirements (Construction Only)
Construction contractors seeking to grow their businesses through public contracting must meet general contractor requirements and added construction criteria. Learn about those requirements, opportunities to increase workforce diversity, and how do find and compete for construction contracts.
Read the Additional Contractor Requirements
Procurement Policy Documents
How Else Can We Help You?
- 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.