Procurement FAQ

 

How do I do business with the City?

Visit https://procurement.opengov.com/signup to register as a vendor in the City’s online e-procurement system, OpenGov Procurement. Be sure to follow the City of Tucson to receive notifications of bid opportunities based on your selection of NIGP codes.

For help registering, see: OpenGov Vendor Registration Help.

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What are the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Programs?

DBE Program:

The DBE program was implemented to remedy past and current discrimination in contracting and procurement opportunities for disadvantaged businesses. It serves to create equal opportunity for those DBE firms doing business with the City of Tucson on projects receiving federal financial assistance. 

Learn more about the DBE Program

SBE Program:

The SBE Program is a certification program that offers incentives to small businesses in the Tucson Metropolitan Area interested in doing business with the City of Tucson on contracts administered by the City's Business Services Department, which may include, bid preferences and subcontracting goals for construction, professional services, and goods and services. The SBE Program is a race and gender-neutral program in that, SBE applicants may be representative of all ethnic and gender groups.

Learn more about the SBE Program

Do I qualify for DBE &/or SBE?

It is possible to qualify and apply for both the DBE & SBE program. To see if you qualify for either or both, please review the program criteria and how to apply at the following links: 

City of Tucson DBE Program

For questions related to these programs, please contact ContractorCompliance@tucsonaz.gov or call (520) 791-4217.

 

Does the City provide support for small businesses?

Yes. The City of Tucson offers business support through our Small Business Center program. Please contact the team here:

My contract is currently being monitored in the City’s compliance system. How do I complete my monthly payment audits?

Please see instructions for completing payment audits for both prime and subcontractors here: Subcontractor Registration Brochure.pdf(PDF, 252KB)  

You may also contact ContractorCompliance@tucsonaz.gov or call (520) 791-4217 for further questions. 

 

How/where do I submit my invoices for payment? I have outstanding invoices; how do I get them paid?

If you have invoices that are ready for payment and/or outstanding unpaid invoices, please reach out via email to the individual/department who requested the products and services that were provided and include a copy of the unpaid invoice(s).
You may also include the accompanying accounts team, based on the department you’re looking for.  

What is Workday? How do I get registered in Workday?

Workday is the financial platform for the City of Tucson. Registration in Workday is limited to suppliers that the City is currently working with and is ready to send payment to. If you believe you need to register for Workday, reach out to AccountsPayable-Finance@tucsonaz.gov.

For suppliers who are already registered and require user access to view remittance information in the Workday system, reach out with your request for user access to AccountsPayable-Finance@tucsonaz.gov or call (520) 791-4031. 

Where/How do I apply for a business license? I paid for my business license but have yet to receive it.

Please use the following info for business license assistance: