How to do Business

The following steps are necessary to do business with the City of Atlanta

		Secure a Bidder's Application Package from the Department of Procurement (“DOP”). Follow the instruction in the package, complete all the requested information, and then return the application to the DOP.

		Your application will be processed. You will then be issued a vendor number and your name will be placed on the City's bidder's list for the service(s) you provide.

		Once you are awarded a contract, the City requires that a Vendor be licensed to do business in the City of Atlanta. This may be handled through the Bureau of Treasury, Licensing and Employee Benefits.

		Another office that plays an important role in the bid process is the Office of Contract Compliance (“OCC”). The Contract Employment Report Form (CER) found in the bidder's application package is reviewed by the OCC. In addition, certification for minority and female business enterprise will be handled through the Office of Contract Compliance.

Based on the information you provide and items you select, the DOP can inform you, through its Invitation to Bid notices, of prospective projects out-for-bid or proposal. In addition, all solicitations by the DOP are advertised in local publications for two (2) consecutive weeks.

Understanding the competitive sealed bid/proposal process

		The bid document is sent to DOP by the User Agency
		The project is advertised
		The pre-bid/proposal conference is held
		The Vendor/Contractor bid submittals are due the DOP in accordance with the bid documents
		The bids/proposals are publicly opened and read
		The user agency reviews the bid/proposal submittals
		A recommendation is submitted, by the user agency and the OCC, to the DOP for contract award
		DOP prepares appropriate legislation, when applicable
		DOP prepares the appropriate contractual agreement/purchase order
		The contractual agreement is forwarded to the vendor/contractor and a purchase order is issued
		The vendor/contractor signs the contract and provides the appropriate bonding and insurance
		Once signed by the vendor/contractor, the contract is routed internally for the appropriate signatures
		The contract is officially executed after it is sealed by the Municipal Clerk
		Copies of the contract are then distributed to the appropriate parties
		Finally, a Notice to Proceed (NTP) is issued for the vendor/contractor to begin work

The City of Atlanta invites you to bid on its projects and looks forward to doing business with your company.

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