Doing Business with the City of Raleigh
- Doing Business with the City of Raleigh
- 📺 Training Video
- 📑 Training
- Registering to Do Business with the City
- Contract Types under the NC Competitive Bidding Laws
- Purchase Contract
- Construction Contract
- Professional Services Contract
- Services Contract
- Submitting a Successful Proposal/Bid
- Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Program
- City of Raleigh Bookmarks
- Contact City of Raleigh
- 📄 Training PDF
📺 Training Video
📑 Training
Registering to Do Business with the City
Raleigh Supplier Connection – Take the 1st step
- The Raleigh Supplier Connection self-service portal is the single source of information for companies looking to do business with the City of Raleigh
- Information provided during the registration process will increase the visibility of your company to all departments
- Register your company through the City's Raleigh Supplier Connection
Supplier Connection Portal
Supplier Connection Informational Youtube Channel
Contract Types under the NC Competitive Bidding Laws
Purchase Contract
- The purchase of apparatus, supplies, materials, or equipment
Construction or Repair Contract
- Vertical (Construction of a new building, Renovation of an existing building
- Horizontal (Utility Lines, Roads, Piers)
Mini-Brooks Act Services N.C.G.S. § 143-64.31
- Architectural, Engineering, Surveying, Alternative Construction Delivery Methods
Everything Else
- Services
- Leases or Purchase of Property
Purchase Contract
purchase of apparatus, supplies, materials, or equipment
- Procurement process: Invitation to Bid (ITB)
- Award made to the lowest responsive and responsible Bidder
Construction Contract
construction or repair services
Is a general contractor license required to complete the work? N.C.G.S. 87-1
- Procurement process: Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Award based on evaluation criteria established prior to solicitation release
Professional Services Contract
architectural, engineering, design, surveying, & construction management at risk services
- Procurement process: Request for Qualification (RFQ)
- Qualifications based award; price is discussed with the highest ranked qualified company
Services Contract
all other services, leases and purchase of property
- Procurement process: Request for Proposal (RFP)
- Award based on evaluation criteria established prior to solicitation release
Submitting a Successful Proposal/Bid
Tips and Best Practices
Thorough Review of Bid Documents
- Before pre-bid meeting and bring questions to pre-bid
- General and supplemental conditions
- Bond and insurance requirements
- Review and follow all instructions
- All addenda
The City of Raleigh publishes solicitations through the North Carolina electronic Vendor Portal (eVP):
Bid Submittal Checklist
- If not provided, ask for the submittal checklist
Ask Questions When in Doubt
- Pay attention to deadlines for questions
Dates, Deadlines and Locations
- Pre-bid meeting date
- Attend pre-bid meetings (especially if they are mandatory)
- Ask questions during the meeting (everything is public)
- Questions due date for addenda
- Bid opening meeting date
- Construction duration
Forms
- Submit all required documents
- Clear and legible writing
- Double check dollar amounts and math
- Check all blanks
- Check signature requirements and dates
- Check corporate seal requirements
Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Program
The City of Raleigh’s Minority Participation Goals
- The City of Raleigh encourages and provides equal opportunity for certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) businesses to participate in all aspects of the City’s contracting and procurement programs to include - Professional Services; Goods, and Other Services; and Construction.
- Construction Projects $300K and above:
- The City has adopted a goal of 15% for participation by minority and women-owned businesses in order to reach the stated goal.
City of Raleigh – MWBE Program Benefits
- Information and technical assistance regarding HUB and DBE certifications
- Marketing Tools - increase exposure for your business and procurement opportunities
- Raleigh Supplier Connect– register as an official City vendor or supplier
- Advertising for Construction Bids, RFP’s and RFQ’s - receive advanced notification
- Quarterly Workshops - FREE and covering a broad range of topics
- Outreach Events – information and ideas to help you succeed and networking
- Annual Small Business Expo – FREE event to network with contacts from the City of Raleigh, Wake County Public School System, local non-profit governmental agencies, and general contractors seeking subcontractors & vendors
City of Raleigh MWBE Participation
City of Raleigh Bookmarks
- Sign up for MWBE email notifications
- Find upcoming events
- View FAQ
- Read updates on our Disparity Study
- Stay Connected!
Contact City of Raleigh
MWBE Program:
- Program Manager: Lekesha Shaw
- Program Coordinators: Alisha Puckett, Pam Adderley, Maria Torres, Courtney Jemison
- Phone/Email: (919) 996-5740 mwbe@raleighnc.gov
Procurement Department:
- Phone/Email: (919) 996-3240 ProcurementTeamDL@raleighnc.gov