How to register as a vendor with City of Los Angeles
The City of Los Angeles posts its contracting opportunities on RAMP, the Regional Alliance Marketplace for Procurement, a free system that replaced LABAVN and requires an Angeleno Account to log in. Vendor profiles in RAMP are self-attested and only checked by the City at contract award.
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Where City of Los Angeles posts bids
City of Los Angeles posts its solicitations on RAMP (Regional Alliance Marketplace for Procurement).[1] City of Los Angeles opportunities are posted in RAMP; Los Angeles World Airports and the Harbor Department also run their own certifications through RAMP.
Open bids in City of Los Angeles right now
BidRover is tracking 107 open bids from buyers in and around City of Los Angeles. Most common categories:
- General procurement · 50
- Construction & facilities · 16
- Transportation & logistics · 8
- Goods & supplies · 4
- Environmental & energy · 3
- Events & hospitality · 3
- Human resources & staffing · 3
- Software & digital services · 3
- 146992 Pump Discharge ValvesCalifornia, United States · Due Oct 29, 2026
- Sensor, Infrared, Mfr.: SmcCalifornia, United States · Due Oct 27, 2026
- 136952 Telecom Air DryersCalifornia, United States · Due Nov 12, 2026
- Fans, Mfr.: Delta Electronics and HoffmanCalifornia, United States · Due Oct 27, 2026
- 146401 Bladders, ConservatorCalifornia, United States · Due Oct 28, 2026
- 146883 Control Equipment for Water System ProjectsCalifornia, United States · Due Oct 28, 2026
Local buyers with open bids
- Housing Authority, City of Los Angeles · 6 open bids
- Port of Los Angeles (City of Los Angeles Harbor Department) · 5 open bids
Get City of Los Angeles bids by email
How to register, step by step
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Register on RAMP company and user account
Start registration. Cost: Free. Log in with an Angeleno Account (the City's single sign-on), then create or connect to your company account; each business should have only one company account, managed by one administrator. Firms registered in LABAVN were moved to RAMP automatically, so returning users should sign up with the same email they used in LABAVN.[1]
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Have your Angeleno Account
The City's single sign-on account is required to log into RAMP.[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
Local Business Preference Program (LBPP): Local Business Enterprise (LBE), Local Small Business (LSB), Local Transitional Employer (LTE), through the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Contract Administration, applied for through RAMP. Only the company's RAMP administrator can apply; other City certifications are handled through the Bureau of Contract Administration.[2]
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Watch the other buyers
State agencies in California 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 Los Angeles 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Local Business Preference Program (LBPP): Local Business Enterprise (LBE), Local Small Business (LSB), Local Transitional Employer (LTE) | City of Los Angeles Bureau of Contract Administration, applied for through RAMP | Only the company's RAMP administrator can apply; other City certifications are handled through the Bureau of Contract Administration. |
Tips
- If you already hold a certification from an agency the City recognizes, ask for verification in RAMP; that is not the same as applying.
Related guides
Questions
Where does City of Los Angeles post government bids?
City of Los Angeles posts its bids on RAMP (Regional Alliance Marketplace for Procurement) (https://www.rampla.org/s/). 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 Los Angeles?
Register through RAMP company and user account (https://www.rampla.org/s/). Cost: Free. Log in with an Angeleno Account (the City's single sign-on), then create or connect to your company account; each business should have only one company account, managed by one administrator. Firms registered in LABAVN were moved to RAMP automatically, so returning users should sign up with the same email they used in LABAVN.
What do I need before registering with City of Los Angeles?
Angeleno Account: The City's single sign-on account is required to log into RAMP.
Does City of Los Angeles certify small or diverse businesses?
Local Business Preference Program (LBPP): Local Business Enterprise (LBE), Local Small Business (LSB), Local Transitional Employer (LTE) (City of Los Angeles Bureau of Contract Administration, applied for through RAMP): Only the company's RAMP administrator can apply; other City certifications are handled through the Bureau of Contract Administration.