All suppliers and contractors interested in registering with the City of Houston and/or bidding on products and services procured by the City of Houston, Strategic Purchasing Division, they must first register for a Web Site Account. Once a username and a password are obtained, you may then proceed to place bids, update your company profile and complete and submit a Supplier Registration Form to get on the City of Houston registered supplier list. New supplier registration is not complete until you fax to 713.247.1723 an IRS W-9 Form. The information on this form must be the same as listed on the request for Taxpayer Identification Number as required by the Internal Revenue Service. For companies outside of the United States, IRS W-8 Form must be filled out and faxed.

This registration also serves several other purposes:

  • Identifies you as a potential bidder;
  • Captures contact information about your business; and
  • Identifies your company with required products and/or services.

It is the policy of the City of Houston to stimulate the growth of minority, women-owned and disadvantaged business enterprise (MWDBE) by enouraging their full participation in all phases of its procurement activities, and by affording them a full and fair opportunity to compete for all City contracts. In order for the City of Houston to achieve its expected results in accordance with its policy, it is important to:

The City's Affirmative Action Application is a requirement for determining whether your business is eligible to participate in the program. For further information and assistance regarding this policy, you may contact Affirmative Action Division at 713-837-9000.