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Doing Business with the City of Cincinnati Welcome. Doing Business with the City of Cincinnati. Where do you start? How do you do it? Why is it this way?. Where to start?. Vendor Registration (Form 59) Small Business Enterprise Certification. Bids. Notices Hotline 352-BIDS (2437)
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Doing Business with the City of Cincinnati Welcome
Doing Business with the City of Cincinnati • Where do you start? • How do you do it? • Why is it this way?
Where to start? • Vendor Registration (Form 59) • Small Business Enterprise Certification
Bids • Notices • Hotline 352-BIDS (2437) • Notice • City Bulletin • www.cincinnati-oh.gov • www.DemandStar.com • Constitute an offer and an opportunity to enter into a binding contract with the City • All bids should be prepared with the utmost of care
Awards • The vendor who meets all specifications, terms, and conditions of the bid document potentially receives the award. • The City Purchasing Agent is responsible for determining if the low bid meets all specifications, terms, criteria and conditions of the bid. • Including SBE and EEO
Helpful Hints • SIGN!! SIGN!! SIGN!!! Everything. • Give sales pitches to the departments • Contact List • If you are not sure – ask! • Gratuities are a “no-no” • Attend any pre-meetings • All documents are public records • Take advantage and Learn from the past
Register as a vendor Watch for Bids Submit an Offer Bids are tabulated and reviewed Award(s) is made Contract or Agreement is in place City purchases service or equipment Vendor gets paid Everyone is happy!!!