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Finance Department Purchasing
200 E. Santa Clara St.
San José, CA 95113

Phone: (408) 535-7050
Fax: (408) 282-3320

Hours
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Bid Opportunities

The City’s current and past bids, including all bid documents, questions and answers, addenda, and final results, are available on Biddingo, the City’s internet-based e-procurement system. Vendors must register in Biddingo to receive bid-related notifications and to respond to City of San José solicitations. While Biddingo does offer optional for-fee services, there is no cost to register for, receive, and respond to City of San José solicitations. If you have questions or need assistance registering in Biddingo, please contact Biddingo directly at (800) 208-1290 or info@biddingo.com.

FAQs

How do I become a supplier/vendor with the City of San José?

To become a supplier/vendor with the City of San José, please register with Biddingo to receive automatic notifications for City of San José Bids solicitations that match your line of business and to download solicitations and associated bid documents. There is no cost to Vendors to register for and participate in City of San José Bids. For assistance, please contact Biddingo support by email info@biddingo.com or by phone 1-800-208-1290 (toll free). You may also view current and past solicitations on the City’s website at Bid Opportunities.
Can I submit bids/proposals to the City if I do not have a San José Business Tax License?

Yes. A bid or proposal can be submitted without a San José Business Tax License. However, if awarded a contract, the selected vendor providing services that require on-site work and/or presence is required to obtain a City of San Jose Business Tax License prior to starting work. For more information, please refer to the City’s Business Tax & Regulations page.
Do Local and Small vendors receive preference from the City?

Yes. 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. More information is available under Local & Small Business on our website.

Note: For some grants and federal funded solicitation, no local or small preference are awarded.

To register for a Business Tax License, suppliers can complete and submit an application online using this form, or fill out the hardcopy application and mail or deliver in person as specified on the form.

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