Doing Business with the City of Toledo

Purchasing Process
This document is provided to the Employees of the City of Toledo as a manual or "guide" by which to follow or reference when in the business of procuring commodities and/or services and entering into contracts for the City.  This is a combination and summary of the Toledo Municipal Code Chapter 187 and various ordinances and Administrative Policies relevant to the purchasing process for The City of Toledo. 

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Becoming a City Approved Vendor
Vendors wanting to do business with the City of Toledo over $10000.00 can download the Vendor application.  Once completed, please either fax, mail or bring in person to City of Toledo, Purchasing Division, One Government Ctr., Ste. 1970, Toledo, OH 43604.   This will put you on a list by categories listed on application.  When a project comes up, your name shall be pulled to send information on a current bid.  Despite application process, it is of the vendors best interest to check the City website every Friday to keep aware of any upcoming bids. 

Minority/Women Business Enterprises
If you are interested in becoming a recognized MBE/WBE or would like to hire an MBE/WBE company, please visit the Affirmative Action section of the website for additional information.

Open Bids
Click here for the Department of Finance online bid listing.