How to Land a Project with Government Agencies

How to do business with the City of

Corona

“A Vendor Guide: Welcome to the Purchasing

Division”

The Purchasing Division’s Purpose

Maintain continuity of services and supplies to support the various City agencies and departments

Supplier Information FormProvides your company’s information to

the City for future bidding opportunities

www.DiscoverCorona.com Quick Links

Supplier Information Form

City of Corona Bidding OpportunitiesThe City of Corona posts available bids on the City’s website

To access the City of Corona current bid opportunities, please visit:

www.DiscoverCorona.com Quick Links

Bid Opportunities

City of Corona current bid opportunities are also available at www.CoronaB2B.com

Bid Specifications

Written specifications are used in the bidding process to describe the required level of quality, quantity, delivery, and scope of work

In addition to the specifications, certain terms and conditions governing purchases are also outlined in the form

Basis for Bid Award It is the City’s desire to develop maximum

competition for all purchases and to make awards based on the lowest responsible and responsive bid received

Bid awards are a matter of public record. Bid results are typically posted on the City’s website on the bid opportunities page

Helpful Hints for Bids

Make sure that your bid is submitted at the correct date, time and location

Make sure that all of the required forms are completed and included in your bid submittal

Contracts and InsuranceThe City requires all vendors to sign a

contract for any services that are provided on City property

All signed contracts will also require endorsed certificates of insurance. All of the City’s contracts include the complete requirements for insurance coverage

Local Bidder Preference The qualifying local vendor’s bid will be

reduced by 5% in the tabulation of bids to determine the lowest responsible bidder

Applicable to purchases of materials, supplies, and equipment, and contracts for maintenance work and other general services

Total purchase must be $200,000 or less

For purchases of materials, supplies, and equipment greater than $200,000 the City may take into consideration the 1% sales tax to be returned to the City

Local Bidder Preference To qualify the vendor must have

Fixed facilities with employees located at a business address within City limits(post office box or residence does not qualify)

Current City business license

QuestionsScott BriggsPurchasing ManagerDepartment of Finance City of Corona400 S Vicentia Ave, Ste. 320Corona, CA 92882Scott.Briggs@ci.corona.ca.us(951) 736-2272 direct(951) 736-2445 faxwww.DiscoverCorona.com