Contracting with the City and County of San Francisco

Registering, submitting bids and proposals, and working on a contract

Find an opportunity

Each year we spend over $2 billion on goods and services that keep our city running and deliver life-altering programs. Do business with the City to grow your business and serve your community.

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How to do business with the City
Explore
 
Search for contracting opportunities
Get Ready
 
Learn about project and City contractor requirements
Submit Bids
 
Submit bids or proposals for specific opportunities
Get Awarded
 
Successful bidders must comply with City contractor requirements

Services

Find opportunities

Get contracting opportunities with the City or a department

Find contract and partnership opportunities available throughout the City or with a specific department.

Get your business ready

Register a new business

If you engage in business in San Francisco, you must register, renew your registration annually, and show your Registration Certificate in your place of business.

Sign up to be a City supplier

Work with the City by signing up as a Registered Bidder and becoming a Fully Compliant Supplier.

Qualify to do business with the City

Find out which laws you need to comply with to become a City supplier and how to submit the appropriate forms.

During a contract

Get contracting help as a supplier

Get help using the Supplier Portal, complying with applicable ordinances, and other contracting needs.

Get paid for your vendor services

Sign up with Paymode-X™ to get online payments for your services as a vendor, contractor, or supplier.

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Resources

Rules, guides, and updates
Contracting basics for suppliers

Get a basic overview of the City's contracting process and learn what types of contracts we award.
San Francisco Citywide labor laws

Learn about citywide labor laws
Citywide Contractor Labor Laws

Learn about labor laws and resources for City contractors or their employees.
Contracting regulations

See legal codes related to contracting with the City of San Francisco.
Public notices for Contract Monitoring Division

Find updates and announcements about our programs.
San Francisco Small Business Summit
Programs
Chapter 12B Equal Benefits Program
14B Local Business Enterprise (LBE) Program
Citywide Nonprofit Monitoring and Capacity Building Program

We support nonprofits that have contracts with the City by streamlining their compliance requirements and offering training opportunities.
Data
Supplier contracts dashboard

Get information on existing contracts with City departments for public records or press requests.
Supplier contract data

See data about city contracts and payments made to Suppliers.

Departments

Office of Contract Administration

We help the City procure goods and services to provide residents with essential government services.

Contract Monitoring Division

We oversee the City's contracting process to ensure economic justice for all.

Office of Labor Standards Enforcement

We educate San Franciscans about labor laws, enforce those laws, and help workers report problems with their employers.

Controller's Office

We work to ensure the City's financial integrity and accountability, making San Francisco a better place to live and work.

Office of Small Business

San Francisco's central point of information for small businesses.