How do I become a vendor with the City of Boston?
Here are the steps to become a vendor with the City of Boston:
- First, you need to register for access to the City of Boston Supplier Portal. This will give you a user ID and password to log into the system. You can access the Supplier Portal through the City of Boston's Procurement page.
- Next, complete the Vendor eForm in the Supplier Portal. You'll need to fill out all the required fields on the Vendor Registration Form. Make sure to enter your tax ID without dashes or spaces.
- If you have the authority to sign contracts for your company, check the 'Signature Authority' box. If not, leave it unchecked.
- After setting up a user account, you will need to create a vendor profile.
- You can find open bid projects on the City of Boston website.
If you have questions, you can contact Vendor Support at 617-961-1058 or vendor.questions@boston.gov. Vendor Support is available Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. They also offer a virtual drop-in session on the first Tuesday of each month from 2-4 PM.
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Creating a New Vendor Account
To apply for a City of Boston vendor ID number please follow the detailed steps below. 1. Open your Internet browser and type in www.boston.gov/procurement and click on 'Go to Supplier Portal' 2. Click on the 'Vendor Registration Form' link near the bottom left to begin the registration process. Page 2 3.
https://www.boston.gov/sites/default/files/embed/c/creating_a_new_vendor_account.pdf
city of boston supplier portal registration instructions for new vendors
https://www.boston.gov/sites/default/files/document-file-09-2016/new_vendor_registration.pdf
Procurement
How to Use the Supplier Portal Use this portal to register as a vendor, submit bids, and sign contracts with the City. Questions? Email vendor.questions@boston.gov or call 617-961-1058 Help with the supplier portal Here are some helpful tips and tricks for working with the Supplier Portal.
https://www.boston.gov/departments/procurement
How to Use the Supplier Portal
Learn how to use the system. show hide Register as a bidder Step 1 Sign up for the supplier portal Go to the online supplier portal. When you sign up, you'll get a username and password. You can register as an individual or as a business. If you register as a business, you can sign multiple people up for the account.
https://www.boston.gov/departments/procurement/how-use-supplier-portal
City Vendor Common Questions
Yes! If you do not have a Tax ID/EIN please use your Social Security Number instead. BUT, if you are a company located outside of the USA and you do not have an EIN, you will need to fill out a vendor application by clicking HERE. Once complete, please email this form to ap@boston.gov and attach a W9.
https://www.boston.gov/departments/procurement/city-vendor-common-questions
