Services, Guides, and Information

Procurement Services provides strategic, responsible public contracting services to deliver the best value for our customers. We are dedicated to our community and partner with vendors to contribute toward a Portland that thrives equitably, economically and environmentally.

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.

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.

Apply, based on your knowledge and experience, to serve as a volunteer panelist to evaluate responses to Request for Proposals and make contract award recommendations. A diverse panel of evaluators ensures that typically underrepresented communities have input into the future of their communities.

Doing business with Environmental Services can be a lucrative and rewarding venture. The bureau works with businesses interested in responding to bids or contract opportunities with an emphasis on outreach and support for disadvantaged, service disabled veteran, minority and women-owned businesses.

The City of Portland is deeply committed to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion throughout the contracting process. We believe that when barriers for participation are met with equitable solutions, our city thrives. Find out how your business may qualify for equity-based certification below.

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.

The Procurement Services team is committed to ensuring that your questions get answered. Whether you are a potential vendor, a current vendor, or someone who may be interested in procurement in the City of Portland, some of the most frequently asked questions are addressed here.

The Chief Procurement Officer adopted the City of Portland Procurement Services Code of Ethics on September 10, 2014 and applies to all persons employed by the City who purchase goods and services or is involved in the procurement and contracting process in any way.

The City of Portland's Procurement Services is your gateway to efficient, transparent, and inclusive procurement processes. We source, purchase, and manage vendor resources, which we put to use for our city. Here you can find resources to actively stay engaged with the Procurement Services division.

BuySpeed is the vendor portal for doing business with the City of Portland.

This general information is for new and existing vendors/contractors that want to grow their business through public contracting. Learn about how to become a registered vendor, review requirements and certifications, and how to find and compete for City contracts.

The City of Portland is committed to contributing to a socially just, environmentally sound, economically vibrant and diverse community. In Procurement, that means providing strategic and responsible public contracting services to deliver the best value for our customers.