Welcome to the Vendor Help Center. The information contained herein is designed to help you navigate through the maze of how to do business with the city of Phoenix. Unlike other agencies, the city of Phoenix does not have one central location for all types of procurement. Below is a list of the responsible departments/divisions and what type of opportunities they offer.
• The Street Transportation Department is responsible for Capital Improvement Projects (construction), including consulting and subcontracting.
• The Procurement (Purchasing) Division is responsible for procuring goods and general services and a very limited number of professional services.
• Most professional services and general goods/services purchases under $1000 are the responsibility of the various city departments. Contact the Business Liaison for the appropriate department for more information. For current opportunities, go to the solicitations page. For information on award recommendations/awards, see the Award Recommendation page.
• The Equal Opportunity Department is responsible for the city's Small Business certification program.
NEW!!! VENDOR MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Beginning April 10, 2012, the city of Phoenix Vendor Management System will accept registration information from any and all interested vendors. NOTE: Solicitation notifications will not begin until approximately July 1, 2012. In the meantime, you are encouraged to periodically check the various web pages (see links above) to see what is currently available. Go to the Vendor Management System to begin the registration process. Vendor Registration Instructions.
• Are you a small business? Contact the Equal Opportunity Department to see if you qualify for certification.
Local Small Business Enterprise Program
Fact Sheet
SBA Size Standards (PDF Format)
SBA Size Standards (MS Excel Format)
Various Procurement Documents
Interim Policy - Transparency (11/7/11)
Interim Policy - Protests and Appeals (12/12/11)
Opportunities to do Business with the City
• Consulting and Construction for Capital Improvement Programs
• Supplying General Goods/Services
Workshops and Other Opportunities
• Educational and Networking Opportunities
• Tax and License Workshop
• Certification Workshops
Need Additional Information?
Street Transportation Department, 602-534-5786
Equal Opportunity Department, 602-262-7716
Procurement (Purchasing) Division, 602-262-7181