Bid Line:
A Vendor's Guide for
doing business with the City of San José
Vendor Registration
For Purchasing solicitations, click on “Current
Bids” link shown below for a list of all bid opportunities.
If you are interested in participating in these solicitations, you
must register on-line with our third party provider BidSync (http://www.bidsync.com/)
and complete “Qualifications for this Agency” if applicable.
There is no cost to Vendors to register and participate for City of
San Jose Bids. When
you register, it is very important to select all of the commodity
codes for the products and/or services that your company sells. If
you have any problems registering on-line, please contact BidSync
toll-free at (800) 990-9339. By
registering with BidSync you will be recognized as a vendor that
is interested in doing business with the City of
San Jose and also have access to bidding opportunities from other public
sector agencies.
Vendors who perform a general
service for the City will be required to submit proof of insurancecoverage
as specified by the City of San
Jose's Risk Manager. Questions regarding the City's insurance requirements
can be answered by calling (408) 535-7060.
Environmentally
Preferable Procurement
The City has adopted an “Environmentally
Preferable Procurement” (EPP) program. The goal is to encourage
the procurement of products and services that help to minimize environmental
impact resulting from use and disposal of these products. A description
of the program and the adopted Council Policy may be found in the City’s
internet site at the following link:
Local and Small
Business Preference
The City of San Jose is very committed to promoting opportunities with local and
small businesses. It is the policy of the City of San
Jose to encourage local and small business activity. Effective June
18, 2004, the City adopted Ordinance 27136 which established a Local
and Small Business Preference Policy for the procurement of supplies,
materials, equipment, and services.
In order to receive the Local
and Small business preference, suppliers must meet the eligibility requirements
and complete the “Qualifications for this Agency” as may
be applicable for on-line registration and electronic submission. For
hardcopy submission, a completed and signed Local and Small Business
Preference form must be included in the bid package. If these forms
are not properly completed and submitted with bid, the preference will
not be granted, even if your business qualifies. Details of eligibility
and preference is described below:
