Department of Economic Inclusion

To do business with the City, vendors must register on various platforms, adhere to submission procedures, and meet documentation and compliance requirements. Vendors must remain compliant with the City’s requirements both when submitting bids or proposals and throughout the duration of a contract. The table below provides an overview of key steps to help position your business for success. For more detailed information, review the links at the bottom of this page.

Register within the City's Vendor Self Service (VSS) portal, Bonfire portal, and Vendor Compliance and Certification System (VCCS).  Certify your business as small, minority-, or women-owned (if applicable). Find business opportunities through the City's Business Opportunities Portal and VSS.	Ensure your submission meets Economic Inclusion and Procurement compliance requirements.  Attend pre-bid meetings and submit any questions in writing to Procurement. Submit online bids through VSS or Bonfire (for professional services only).	Economic Inclusion will monitor your contract if prevailing wage, Wage Enforcement, or economic inclusion goals apply. If inclusion goals apply, register in VCCS. If prevailing wage applies, register to LCP Tracker.  Attend preconstruction meetings and carefully read project-specific compliance requirements.

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