How to register as a vendor with Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County
Metro Nashville runs all procurement, including bid submission, through its Oracle iSupplier system. Subcontractors must also be registered in iSupplier before a prime can list them in an offer.
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Where Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County posts bids
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County posts its solicitations on Metro Nashville iSupplier (Oracle Cloud).[1] Current bids are listed in iSupplier, and Metro also posts an anticipated purchases report of future opportunities.
Changed recently: Effective November 21, 2026, iSupplier adds new multi-factor authentication requirements; Metro moved iProcurement to Oracle Cloud in December 2025.[1]
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How to register, step by step
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Register on iSupplier prospective supplier registration
Start registration. Cost: No fee listed by Metro Nashville. Have your W-9, an ACH credit form and commodity codes ready; the profile you enter decides which bid notices you get. Metro posts a supplier registration guide.[2]
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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
Small Business Enterprise (SBE) classification, through the Metro Nashville Division of Purchases / Business Assistance Office. Self-identify in iSupplier; approval needs federal tax returns and IRS filings or a reciprocal GoBID certification.[2]
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Watch the other buyers
State agencies in Tennessee buy through the state portal, and school districts, transit agencies and utilities in the area usually post on their own sites. Registering with Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Small Business Enterprise (SBE) classification | Metro Nashville Division of Purchases / Business Assistance Office | Self-identify in iSupplier; approval needs federal tax returns and IRS filings or a reciprocal GoBID certification. |
Tips
- Minority, women, LGBT and veteran-owned status is claimed in iSupplier with proof of third-party certification (e.g. NMSDC, WBENC, NGLCC, GoBID).
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Questions
Where does Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County post government bids?
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County posts its bids on Metro Nashville iSupplier (Oracle Cloud) (https://ibqhjb.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/fscmUI/faces/NegotiationAbstracts?prcBuId=300000006739049). Other local buyers nearby, such as school districts, transit agencies and utilities, usually post separately.
How do I register as a vendor with Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County?
Register through iSupplier prospective supplier registration (https://www.nashville.gov/departments/finance/procurement/how-do-business-metro). Cost: No fee listed by Metro Nashville. Have your W-9, an ACH credit form and commodity codes ready; the profile you enter decides which bid notices you get. Metro posts a supplier registration guide.
Does Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County certify small or diverse businesses?
Small Business Enterprise (SBE) classification (Metro Nashville Division of Purchases / Business Assistance Office): Self-identify in iSupplier; approval needs federal tax returns and IRS filings or a reciprocal GoBID certification.