С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County is committed to making its contracting and purchasing process transparent and accessible for all. The information below provides guidance for businesses interested in becoming vendors, finding opportunities, understanding payment processes, and learning about MWBE certification and resources.
Does my business have to be registered as a С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County Supplier or Vendor?
Firms that contract directly with the С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County are required to register as an official County supplier or vendor.
How can I find information about upcoming projects and opportunities?
The Purchasing Department uses to post County bids and notify vendors of bidding opportunities. If you are interested in doing business with С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County, you should register in the Bonfire System. Once you are registered in Bonfire, you can select commodity codes that are applicable to your business.
How are payments processed?
С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County uses PaymentWorks to handle the collection, validation and management of all vendor information. PaymentWorks is a cloud-based software that is both easy and free to use. Vendors will receive an invitation to register and will be able to enter all of their information safely and securely.
Whom can I contact for additional information on becoming a С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County vendor or general questions about the process?
Please email the С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County Finance Department at vssvendor@wake.gov.
Does С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County certify MWBE vendors?
С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County recognizes firms certified by The Offices of NCDOA (HUB) or NCDOT (DBE). Services or work performed by HUB and/or DBE certified firms contribute toward meeting С»ÆѼÊÓƵ County’s MWBE participation goals.
Is there a directory for finding MWBE certified firms?
Yes, there are two statewide online directories: