Goods and Services Types
Goods and services typically purchased by the Port:
| Goods | Services | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Auto Parts and Supplies | Janitorial Supplies and Chemicals | Catering | Maintenance & Operations |
| Electrical Supplies | Rental or Leased Equipment | Custom Training | Mechanical |
| Equipment - General | Software | Drug Testing | Photography |
| Computer Equipment | Uniforms and Protective Equipment | Graphic Design | Window Cleaning |
| Furniture | Vehicles & Equipment | Janitorial | |
Goods and Services Procurement Process
These goods and services are purchased through the following types of methods:
- P-Card – purchasing card (i.e. credit card) - for transactions valued at <$5K (incl. taxes, shipping & fees)
- Blanket Order Contracts or "Convenience contracts" - acquiring small dollar items (single transaction <$5K) for multiple transactions
- Direct Purchase - One-time order for specific good or services <$100K
- Competitive Contract - Specific good or service >$100K
| Direct Purchase | Competitive Contracts | |
|---|---|---|
| RFQ Procurements | Formal Solicitations | |
| $99,999 and under | $100,000 to $299,999 | $300,000 and over |
| Considers diverse firms | Considers diverse firms | Diversity in Contracting goal |
| Competition not required - Port Project Manager does research and selects a firm | Competitive selection - Port Project Manager identifies 3 firms to submit quotes | Competitive selection - Invitation to Bid (ITB) or Request for Proposal (RFP) |
| Advertisement not required | Advertisement not required | Public advertisement required |
How do get selected as the winner for a competitive contract?
- Request for Quote (RFQ) Procurements are typically selected by lowest price
- Invitation to Bid (ITB) selection is based on lowest price
- Request for Proposal (RFP) selection is based on best value where price is an important factor, but is not the sole determining factor
What are the steps that I need to take to become a vendor for the Port?
- Register your business on VendorConnect to make sure Port Project Managers with P-Card, Direct Purchase, and RFQ Opportunities can find you
- Include correct contact info, NAICS codes, business certifications, work types
- View bid opportunities on VendorConnect to get a better understanding of what the Port buys and its requirements. For specific projects you’re interested in, register as a “plan holder” to receive timely updates
- Sign on to the Diversity in Contracting Mailing List to never miss out on the Port’s many contracting opportunities, networking events, training opportunities, and important updates
Who should I contact if I have more questions?
-
Sherry Weiss, Procurement Officer IV
[email protected]; P-Card Admin.
Competitive Procurements, Equipment, Service -
Alex Clark, Asst. Director, Purchasing
[email protected] -
Suzanne Brown, Manager, Procurement
[email protected]
Goods and Services Contract Requirements
- Insurance
- Safety Plan
- Bank Information
- W9
- Business Classification Information
- Badging requirements
