How the City buys goods and services
The City of Austin makes purchases on the open market, by informal or formal requests, or utilizing cooperative contracts.
Vendor registration
City of Austin vendors may participate in the City’s procurement process by receiving solicitation notifications for contract opportunities and submitting responses through our website. If awarded a contract or order, an approved account is needed to complete contract execution and process future payments.
For more information or for assistance call 512-974-2018 or email us at vendor@austintexas.gov
Downloadable vendor registration instructions (PDF, 1.2MB)
Already registered?
Each federal taxpayer ID number can only have one associated vendor account. If you think you’re already registered, you can search by taxpayer ID number to find your vendor account.
Restricted vendor report
This report contains a list of vendors that are not authorized to do business with the City of Austin. These vendors are on probation, have been suspended, debarred, or were found to have committed wage theft.
Restricted vendor report (PDF, 72KB)
Commodity codes
Commodity codes represent the goods and services a vendor provides. When the City issues a new solicitation, our Procurement Specialists identify all related commodity codes, and send the solicitation to all vendors who have those codes associated with their vendor profile. Vendors must provide at least one commodity code on their profile, but we recommend adding multiple to cast a wide net. You can also use the search tools find commodities other vendors have registered with.
2024 City of Austin Vendor Academy
The Academy has been designed to provide training on a variety of procurement topics to assist them to successfully do business with the City. Topics are relevant to vendors who provide goods, services, professional services, and construction-related services. Learn how to navigate the requirements of doing business with the City of Austin while keeping informed of new opportunities.
Learn about our Local and Small Business Preference Programs, invitation for bid (IFB) process, request for proposal (RFP) process, construction contracting methods, and more.
- Vendor Academy schedule
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February 28, 2024
- Navigating AFO: Vendor Registration, Usage of Commodity Codes
- Funding Sources and Types/Business Planning Services
March 27, 2024
- Getting Bonded for Construction Contracts
- Getting Paid Under Construction Contracts
May 22, 2024
- Invitation for Bids (IFB) Process Overview
- Processes for Contract Changes
June 26, 2024
- Requests of Qualifications (RFQS) Process
- Contractor Performance Evaluation (CPE)
July 24, 2024
- Construction Training Program (CTP) Overview
August 14, 2024
- Requirements for Living, Prevailing, and Wage Theft Programs Construction Contracting Methods
October 23, 2024
- Request for Proposals (RFP) Process – Submitting Proposals and Understanding the Best Value Process
- Past session information
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2024
- January 24, 2024: Local Business Preference Program and Small Business Program
- January 24, 2024: MBE/WBE Program Overview
2023
- January 18, 2023: Consultant/Contractor Performance Evaluation Program Overview (CPE)
- March 8, 2023: Upcoming Projects
- April 19, 2023: MBE/WBE Compliance Program Overview
- May 17, 2023: Getting Bonded
- June 21, 2023: Rate Review Process
- July 19, 2023: Construction Training Program, Wage Theft Program, and Living Wage/Prevailing Wage
- August 16, 2023: Rotation List Contracting
- September 20, 2023: Submitting Statements of Qualifications and the Evaluation Process
Need help?
If you have questions or would like additional information, email us at vendor@austintexas.gov or call us at 512-974-2018.