Vendor Resources

The City of Madison is committed to a purchasing system that provides quality, integrity, and competition. It is the intent of the City to minimize the cost of government by making economical acquisitions of quality goods and services that will ensure efficient operation of City Government.

Vendor Access

The City of Madison has begun using Vendor Access, an enhanced service to our vendors. The Vendor Access program will provide you with access to key information and business records while streamlining the accuracy of the data.

Vendor Access will grant online account access with the ability to:

  • View purchase orders, invoices and 1099 data
  • Track payment processing and check issuance
  • Maintain and update general business information

Access the registration page and follow the instructions provided.  A confirmation code will be automatically emailed as part of the registration process to the email address we have on record. To update that email on file, please email vendorsupport@cityofmadison.com.  You will need your Federal ID number in addition to your vendor number to link to your vendor record.

Bid Opportunities

City bid opportunities are published on two internet bid distribution networks.

We do not maintain an in-house bidders’ list and will not send bid notices or documents by mail or fax. To make sure you receive future bid or quote opportunities, subscribe to one or both bid networks.

State of Wisconsin VendorNet System

State of Wisconsin and local agencies bid network. Registration is free.

DemandStar by Onvia

National bid network – Free subscription is available to access proposals from the City of Madison and other Wisconsin agencies participating in the Wisconsin Association of Public Purchasers (WAPP). A fee is required if subscribing to multiple agencies that are not included in WAPP.

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