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Fax: 503-823-5384
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Contractor Resources
The City of Portland is committed to contributing to a socially just, environmentally sound, economically vibrant and diverse community. In Procurement, that means providing strategic and responsible public contracting services to deliver the best value for our customers.
Procurement Services is working to better serve the City and improve efficiency by streamlining contracting processes where possible. This section of the website is focused on keeping vendors and contractors informed and making it as easy as possible to work with the City by providing the tools and resources you need.
If you are a new vendor/contractor looking to grow your business through public contracting, you are in the right place. Review the requirements for doing business with the City and the construction related requirements if you are in the construction trades then Register to do business with the City.
Contract Opportunities
Current City bids, request for proposals, & project forecast calendars
Standard Specifications & Contractor Forms
Specifications and forms for contractors applicable to City procurements
Contractor Requirements
Insurance, business tax account, EEO, equal benefits, and other requirements to do business with the City
- Contractor Requirements - General
- Contractor Prequalification
- Title VI Contract Language
- Insurance & Workers Compensation Requirements
- Vendor Equal Benefits Requirements
- Contractor Requirements - Construction Specific
- OCIP General Construction Safety Provisions
- Sweatshop Free Compliance
- Fair Wage Memo FY 19-20
- Fair Wage Memo FY 20-21
Selling to the City
Information on how the City buys goods and services and how to do business with the City
State and Regional Public Procurement Links
Prevailing wage, State MWESB, regional contract opportunities
Vendor Registration Information
Register as a vendor with the City to view contract opportunities.
Subcontractor Resources
Resources for subcontractors working on City contracts
Whistleblower Protection
Information about whistleblower protection under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009