How do I become a vendor with the City of Boston?
To become a vendor with the City of Boston, you need to sign up on the City's Supplier Portal. This is an online system that helps businesses work with the city more easily. There are two main steps: first, you register for access to the Supplier Portal to get a user ID and password, and then you log in to complete a Vendor eForm.
Here are the steps to become a vendor:
1. Go to the City of Boston's procurement website:
2. Click on the 'Access the Supplier Portal' link. This link is usually found under the 'Learn About Bidding' section.
3. Click on the 'Vendor Registration Form' link. This link is often near the bottom left of the screen.
4. Fill out the 'Create a Vendor User Account' form.
- You need to fill in all the required fields.
- Enter your tax ID without any dashes or spaces.
- Leave the 'Vendor ID' field blank because you don't have one yet.
- If the person registering can sign contracts for your company, check the 'Signature Authority' box. This gives them special permissions.
- Choose a user ID that is at least 7 characters long.
- Choose a password hint question and answer it. This helps if you forget your password.
- Click 'Submit'. You should get an email with your user ID and a temporary password.
5. Log in to the Supplier Portal using your new user ID and password.
6. Complete your vendor profile.
- Click on 'Add/Update your Vendor Profile' and then 'Add New Vendor'.
- Fill out all the required information. You can choose if you are an individual or a business.
After you submit the form, it will be sent to the City of Boston Auditing Department for approval. It might take 2 to 3 business days for your account to be approved.
A vendor account lets you sign contracts and get payments from the City of Boston. You can also respond to opportunities to bid on city projects.
If you have questions, you can contact Vendor Support:
- Phone: 617-961-1058
- Email: vendor.questions@boston.gov
- Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am - 5:30 pm EST
The Supplier Portal is closed for updates every Thursday from 5 pm - 6 pm EST.
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Creating a New Vendor Account
https://www.boston.gov/sites/default/files/embed/c/creating_a_new_vendor_account.pdf
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.
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https://www.boston.gov/departments/boston-digital-service/ai-search?q=How do I become a vendor with the City of Boston?
Becoming a vendor with the City of Boston means you can offer your goods and services to the city and get paid for them. The main way to do this is by signing up on the City's Supplier Portal. Here are the steps to become a vendor: Go to https://procurement.boston.gov. Click on the 'Vendor Registration Form' link.
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
After you click 'Sign-In' you will receive a Welcome pop-up message. Click 'OK' to continue. 8. Now that you are signed in you must fill out the Vendor eForm. Click 'Main Menu' and then click the 'Add/Update Vendor Profiles' then click 'Add New Vendor'. Fill this form out making sure to fill in all required fields. Once complete and submitted the form will be routed to the City of Boston Auditing Dept. for approval. Once approved you will receive an E-mail with your 10 digit City of Boston Vendor ID. If you have any questions please don't hesitate to contact our Bidder/Vendor Registration Help Desk at 617-961-1058. You can also contact us by sending an email vendor.questions@boston.gov Thank you for using the City of Boston Supplier Portal! Page 2
city of boston supplier portal registration instructions for existing vendors
https://www.boston.gov/sites/default/files/document-file-09-2016/existing_vendor_registration.pdf
Please follow the instructions below to register. Navigate to the City of Boston Supplier Portal 1. Open your Internet browser and type in www.boston.gov/procurement 2. Click on the 'Access the Supplier Portal' link located under the 'Learn about Bidding' section.
City Vendor Common Questions
https://www.boston.gov/departments/procurement/city-vendor-common-questions
Vendors can also respond to Invitations for Bid, Requests for Proposals and other procurement opportunities. You can register as an individual, business, or organization. It may take 2-3 business days for your account to be approved. Bidder: Only register as a Bidder if you need immediate access to bidding functions. If awarded a contract, you will need a Vendor account to sign the contract and receive payment from the City. Bidders are instantly active, but can only respond to the City's Invitations for Bid, Requests for Proposals, and other procurement opportunities. I don't have a Tax ID. Can I still apply for a vendor/bidder account? 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.
