How to register as a vendor with City of Portland
Portland moved from BuySpeed to SAP Ariba in March 2026, and every City payee, not just bidders, must register as a supplier there. Open solicitations are listed on portland.gov, and the City points businesses to Oregon's COBID certification for minority, women, veteran and emerging small firms.
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Where City of Portland posts bids
City of Portland posts its solicitations on City of Portland Bids and Proposals (submissions in SAP Ariba).[1] Open solicitations, including construction and public improvement work, are listed on portland.gov, and bids are submitted through SAP Ariba.
Changed recently: Portland replaced BuySpeed with SAP Ariba, which went live in March 2026; all City payees must register in Ariba.[1]
Open bids in City of Portland right now
BidRover is tracking 17 open bids from buyers in and around City of Portland. Most common categories:
- Construction & facilities · 8
- Real estate & property · 2
- Transportation & logistics · 2
- Cloud & infrastructure · 1
- General procurement · 1
- Goods & supplies · 1
- Software & digital services · 1
- Utilities & telecommunications · 1
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Local buyers with open bids
- City of Portland · 14 open bids
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How to register, step by step
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Register on SAP Ariba supplier registration
Start registration. Cost: No fee listed by the City. Submit a New Supplier Request, then complete the Supplier Registration Questionnaire with a signed, dated W-9, ACH banking information, your Portland Business License Tax number and COBID number if certified. You can register before an award but must do so after one to get paid.[2]
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Have your Portland Business License Tax account
Goods and services sellers need a Portland Business License Tax number to complete supplier registration.[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
Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID), through the Business Oregon. Covers MBE, WBE, service-disabled veteran, Emerging Small Business, DBE, ACDBE and the new Oregon Small Business Enterprise.[3]
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Watch the other buyers
State agencies in Oregon 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 Portland 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID) | Business Oregon | Covers MBE, WBE, service-disabled veteran, Emerging Small Business, DBE, ACDBE and the new Oregon Small Business Enterprise. |
When a formal bid is required
Goods and services contracts of $25,000 or less need no competition, over $25,000 to $250,000 may be done informally, and over $250,000 are publicly advertised.[1]
Tips
- Older guides that send you to BuySpeed at procure.portlandoregon.gov are out of date.
- The City runs free one-on-one supplier work sessions to help with Ariba registration and bidding.
Related guides
Questions
Where does City of Portland post government bids?
City of Portland posts its bids on City of Portland Bids and Proposals (submissions in SAP Ariba) (https://www.portland.gov/business-opportunities/events/bids). 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 Portland?
Register through SAP Ariba supplier registration (https://www.portland.gov/business-opportunities/doing-business-city/register-city-supplier). Cost: No fee listed by the City. Submit a New Supplier Request, then complete the Supplier Registration Questionnaire with a signed, dated W-9, ACH banking information, your Portland Business License Tax number and COBID number if certified. You can register before an award but must do so after one to get paid.
What do I need before registering with City of Portland?
Portland Business License Tax account: Goods and services sellers need a Portland Business License Tax number to complete supplier registration.
Does City of Portland certify small or diverse businesses?
Certification Office for Business Inclusion and Diversity (COBID) (Business Oregon): Covers MBE, WBE, service-disabled veteran, Emerging Small Business, DBE, ACDBE and the new Oregon Small Business Enterprise.
When does City of Portland require a formal bid?
Goods and services contracts of $25,000 or less need no competition, over $25,000 to $250,000 may be done informally, and over $250,000 are publicly advertised.