How to register as a vendor with City of Atlanta
Atlanta's Department of Procurement runs supplier registration and solicitations through ATLSuppliers.com, which the city says cut registration from 100 steps to 23. Subcontractor participation counts only for firms certified in the city's EBO or SBE programs, which require a location in a 20-county metro area.
Facts checked
Where City of Atlanta posts bids
City of Atlanta posts its solicitations on ATLSuppliers (City of Atlanta Department of Procurement).[1] Solicitations are listed on ATLSuppliers, which links to the city's Oracle Cloud negotiation list.
Open bids in City of Atlanta right now
BidRover is tracking 2 open bids from buyers in and around City of Atlanta. Most common categories:
- Education & training · 1
- Utilities & telecommunications · 1
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How to register, step by step
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Register on ATLSuppliers supplier registration
Start registration. Cost: No fee listed by the City of Atlanta. Registration starts from the ATLSuppliers site, which links to the city's Oracle Cloud supplier registration and solicitations pages. The city describes the current process as 23 steps.[1]
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Choose your commodity codes
Notifications are sent by the codes in your vendor profile. Pick every code that describes your work, and revisit them when you add a service.
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Get certified if you qualify
Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) and Small Business Opportunity (SBO/SBE) certification, through the City of Atlanta Office of Contract Compliance. Firms must be located in one of 20 metro counties (e.g. Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, Clayton) to be considered.[2]
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Watch the other buyers
State agencies in Georgia buy through the state portal, and school districts, transit agencies and utilities in the area usually post on their own sites. Registering with City of Atlanta does not register you with them.
What you will typically need
Exact requirements vary by portal; the registration page linked above is the authority. Most ask for:
- Your legal business name and address exactly as registered with the state, and your federal tax ID (EIN, or SSN for some sole proprietors).
- A signed IRS Form W-9, which most buyers collect before they can pay you.
- Commodity codes (NIGP, UNSPSC or NAICS, depending on the portal) for every product and service you sell.
- A contact who will receive bid notices, plus any business license or registration the jurisdiction requires.
- Certificates of insurance and, for construction, bonding capacity: these are usually requested per bid rather than at registration.
Certification programs
| Program | Certifying office | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) and Small Business Opportunity (SBO/SBE) certification | City of Atlanta Office of Contract Compliance | Firms must be located in one of 20 metro counties (e.g. Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, Clayton) to be considered. |
Tips
- Apply for or renew EBO/SBO certification in the Office of Contract Compliance system at atlantaga.gob2g.com.
- Only MBE, FBE or SBE firms certified by the Office of Contract Compliance count toward the city's EBO and SBE goals.
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Questions
Where does City of Atlanta post government bids?
City of Atlanta posts its bids on ATLSuppliers (City of Atlanta Department of Procurement) (https://www.atlsuppliers.com/). Other local buyers nearby, such as school districts, transit agencies and utilities, usually post separately.
How do I register as a vendor with City of Atlanta?
Register through ATLSuppliers supplier registration (https://www.atlsuppliers.com/). Cost: No fee listed by the City of Atlanta. Registration starts from the ATLSuppliers site, which links to the city's Oracle Cloud supplier registration and solicitations pages. The city describes the current process as 23 steps.
Does City of Atlanta certify small or diverse businesses?
Equal Business Opportunity (EBO) and Small Business Opportunity (SBO/SBE) certification (City of Atlanta Office of Contract Compliance): Firms must be located in one of 20 metro counties (e.g. Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb, Gwinnett, Clayton) to be considered.