Become A Vendor/Supplier
The City's current vendor/supplier database has over 20,000 vendors/suppliers.
To increase the likelihood of receiving an opportunity to quote or bid with the City, please perform the following six steps, as applicable. (See Step Four to register for Online Bidding.)
Step One - Vendor/Supplier Application:
A purchase order or contract will not be issued to a vendor/supplier until a completed Vendor/Supplier Information Form for that vendor/supplier is received in the Purchasing Office.
Print the Vendor/Supplier Information Form, complete it fully, and return it as instructed. Or, phone 919-890-3240 to request that a Vendor/Supplier Information Form be mailed to you. Catalogs and additional information regarding your company may be sent in with the Vendor/Supplier Information Form.
If your company is already on our vendor/supplier database, you do not need to fill out another application. However, if your information changes (e.g., new address, name change, etc.), please submit a new Vendor/Supplier Information Form so that we can update our records.
Step Two - MWBE Certification Application (as applicable):
It is the intent of the City of Raleigh to promote and encourage the use of minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) while maintaining the integrity of sound financial practices and supporting the growth and development of such businesses. For more information and a certification application, see the Business Assistance Program. For purchasing assistance, contact the Purchasing Division at 919-890-3240.
Step Three - Business License:
Businesses operating within the city limits must obtain a City of Raleigh Business License.
Step Four - Registration for Online Bidding:
The City is using ENI’s e-procurement system for most of our formal bids for the purchase of apparatus, supplies, materials, or equipment. See Online Bidding for more information and to register to receive bid notifications via email.
Step Five - Purchasing Contacts:
It is recommended that you contact the Purchasing staff member that handles the purchases for your company's goods and/or services. See Commodity Assignments for a listing of the most common commodities that the City purchases and the Purchasing staff member responsible for those commodities. Or, contact the Purchasing Division at 919-890-3240 for assistance.
Step Six - Departmental Contacts:
It is also recommended that you introduce your company to the City departments that would use your goods and services. The Purchasing Division will gladly assist you in identifying the appropriate departmental contacts.
For More Information Contact:
Ellis Wheeler
Purchasing Manager
Finance Department
222 West Hargett Street, Room 508
Raleigh, NC 27601
919-890-3240
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