How do I become a vendor with the City of Boston?
Here's how to become a vendor with the City of Boston:
- First, 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, log into the Supplier Portal and complete the Vendor eForm. Make sure to fill out all the required fields on the Vendor Registration Form. You'll need your Tax ID, and indicate if you have the authority to sign contracts.
- Creating a vendor account allows you to sign contracts or receive payments from the City of Boston. It also allows you to respond to bids and other opportunities. If you only need to bid, you can create a bidder account for immediate access to bidding functions.
- For any questions, you can contact Vendor Support at 617-961-1058 or vendor.questions@boston.gov. Vendor Support is available Monday through Friday.
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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
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
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
