How to register as a vendor with City of San Jose
The City of San José's Purchasing Division, part of the Finance Department, buys supplies, equipment, technology and general services and posts every bid and proposal on Biddingo. Signing up, viewing bids and submitting responses through the city's Biddingo system costs nothing.
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Where City of San Jose posts bids
City of San Jose posts its solicitations on Biddingo (City of San José).[1] Purchasing Division bids for supplies, materials, equipment, technology and general services are posted on Biddingo.
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How to register, step by step
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Register on Biddingo vendor registration
Start registration. Cost: Free. There is no cost to sign up, view bids or submit responses through the city's Biddingo system. The city's Vendor Guide explains its purchasing process.[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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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 San Jose 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.
Tips
- Read the city's Vendor Guide to Doing Business with the City of San José before your first bid.
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Questions
Where does City of San Jose post government bids?
City of San Jose posts its bids on Biddingo (City of San José) (https://www.biddingo.com/sanjose). 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 San Jose?
Register through Biddingo vendor registration (https://www.biddingo.com/sanjose). Cost: Free. There is no cost to sign up, view bids or submit responses through the city's Biddingo system. The city's Vendor Guide explains its purchasing process.