Purchasing

Doing business with the City

The City works with responsible suppliers to procure the organization's needs in the most economic, environmental and socially sustainable ways possible.

Bids and RFP opportunities

View current bids and RFPs 

• Major purchasing opportunities are publicized online and in newspaper ads.
• Minor purchases are managed through informal quote processes with established local firms.
• The City seeks to contract with local businesses whenever possible.

Selling your products or services to the City

Interested in providing goods or services to the City?

• Submit a vendor registration form to help us identify whether your business can provide what we need.
• Completing this form doesn't guarantee that you'll be notified when quotes or bids are solicited, but does assist City staff in identifying potential suppliers.
• To do business with us, you may be required to obtain a City business license.

What the City buys:

• Architectural, engineering, land-surveying and other consulting services
• Building maintenance services and supplies
• Capital improvement construction
• Information technologies
• Office supplies, office machines and furniture
• Training services
• Vehicles and heavy equipment

Public works products or services

Consider visiting the City's Operations Center at 2123 SE Hogan Road to learn more about our public works needs.

Contact us

Request bid documents from the Purchasing office at 503-618-2376. 

Request public works project bid documents from the Department of Environmental Services at 503-618-2525.

Please make an appointment before visiting us so we can take the time to learn about your business or products. We are open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday.

Purchasing Office
Gresham City Hall
1333 NW Eastman Parkway
Gresham, OR  97030
503-618-2376
Scott.Jury@GreshamOregon.gov 

Standard terms and conditions

• Standard terms and conditions for public contracts
• Standard Oregon statutory provisions for public contracts
• Standard public improvement contract terms and conditions

Additional resources

• Gresham Area Chamber of Commerce
  
• Local business resources 
• Vendor account information and ACH enrollment form 
• City of Gresham credit information and W9 form
  

*DemandStar allows you to receive City of Gresham bid and quote opportunities by email or fax. DemandStar charges a fee for an annual subscription, and membership is optional for doing business with the City. Vendors may monitor new bid opportunities by checking local newspapers or contacting the City's Purchasing Office at 503-618-2376. 

To register for DemandStar membership visit the DemandStar website or call 1-800-711-1712.