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Contracting Opportunities

The City of Tacoma invites qualified suppliers to submit bids and proposals for posted solicitations. To get updates on new solicitations, please subscribe to each page below, as applicable.

Solicitations by Type

Services Solicitations
Supplies Solicitations
Public Works and Improvements Solicitations
Small Works Roster
Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Roster
Surplus Property Solicitations

Important Information for Suppliers

Register for a Specific Solicitation’s Updates

Register for the Bid Holder List for each Solicitation View Current Bid Holder List to Verify Registration

If you are interested in a particular solicitation, you must register as a bid holder for that specific solicitation using the Specification Number. This will assist you in receiving any amendments, addenda, or changes to that bid document.

Subscribe to Solicitation Category Updates

Subscribe to New Supplies Solicitations

To receive general updates on solicitations within specific categories, subscribe to the relevant category page. Click “Subscribe to New Solicitations” on each page to get notifications.

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Register as a City Supplier

Register as a City of Tacoma Supplier

Register as a City of Tacoma Supplier through SAP Ariba to receive notifications for new solicitations that match your registered business categories. This does not replace subscribing to specific categories or bid holder lists. The City uses SAP Ariba for supplier registration, bidding and contract management, and electronic purchase orders and invoicing.

Assistance & Public Records Requests

For questions or additional assistance, email bids@tacoma.gov. If you need solicitation or contract documents, please submit a Public Records Request.

Bid Openings

Sealed submittals for RFB solicitations (with Specification Numbers ending with an ‘F’) will be opened on Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m. by a purchasing representative. The bid opening will be conducted in person at the Tacoma Public Utilities Administrative Building North (3628 S. 35th Street, Tacoma, WA 98409, conference room M-1, Main Floor) and virtually.

  • If no formal RFB solicitations are scheduled for opening, a public bid opening will not be held.
  • Please note: Informal/Unsealed RFBs, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), and Requests for Information (RFI) are not read aloud at bid openings. Results for these solicitations will be posted after 1 p.m. on the day they are due to our website: tacomapurchasing.org.
  • Preliminary and final bid results are available on our Bid Results page.
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Bid Results

Please note: Informal/Unsealed RFBs, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), and Requests for Information (RFI) are not read aloud at bid openings. Results for these solicitations will be posted after 1 p.m. on the day they are due to our website: tacomapurchasing.org.

Please note that revisions to a solicitation document may be issued by the City of Tacoma after the solicitation was initially published. Your bid or proposal response could be rejected if you fail to acknowledge any issued amendments or if you fail to submit your bid or proposal based on any published revisions to the original specification or submittal instructions. You are advised to return to this website on a regular basis to monitor for notices of revisions that affect previously published bid solicitation documents.

City of Tacoma MRP Items – Substitutions

Unless an item is labeled “No Substitute,” brand names are intended to indicate the desired standard of quality, performance, or use. The City will consider equivalent items.

Substitution Request Policy 

To submit a substitution request, complete the Substitution Request Form and send it to bids@tacoma.gov.

If necessary, the department will contact you for a sample. The City’s decision regarding equivalence is final. Substitution requests are not considered for items currently out to bid.

For a complete understanding of the City’s procurement process and requirements, please refer to the official City of Tacoma Purchasing Policy. This document outlines the City’s policies regarding solicitations, supplier requirements, and bid processes.

The City of Tacoma seeks to do business with contractors and vendors who value our commitment to sustainability. This guide shares the knowledge and resources that help guide the City’s purchasing decisions.

For full details, please review the Standard Terms and Conditions.
All bids, proposals, and submittals must comply with the City’s requirements as outlined in each solicitation document. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Adherence to deadlines for bid submissions. Late bids will not be accepted.
  • Submittals must include all required forms, as outlined in the solicitation, and must be signed by an authorized representative of the bidding entity.
  • Submissions for surplus items are sold “as-is, where-is,” and the recipient will be required to sign a hold-harmless release form before receiving items.
  • Payment for awarded bids must be made within the timeframe specified in the award notice.

For questions or additional information regarding terms and conditions, please contact the Procurement and Payables Division at bids@tacoma.gov or call (253) 502-8468.