Welcome to the AEPT Resource Center
The City of Portland Bureau of Purchases has created this website to assist architectural, engineering, professional and technical [AEPT] small businesses. Initially, the site is focused on the architectural and engineering communities, however, the goal is to expand to other professional and technical services companies in the coming months. Please contact us with your ideas to enhance the usefulness of the website.
The Resource Center covers four broad areas:
- A contact list of AEPT small businesses, indicating certifications held [DSB, MBE, WBE, ESB].
- Information about procurement procedures and contracting opportunities with government agencies.
- Professional development resources.
- Important cooperative agreements and public agency support programs for AEPT firms.
Upcoming Event
Ecoroof Contract Forum
The Bureau of Environmental Services and the Bureau of Purchases will be conducting a three part Minority, Women Owned and Emerging Small Business (M/W/ESB) outreach forum.
Forum will take place:
Friday October 9th
9:30 am 11:30 am
4134 N. Vancouver Ave.
OAME Large Conference Room
OAME is located at the corner of N. Vancouver and N. Skidmore and has a large free parking lot.
Part 1 will offer tips on how to become a successful proposer for City of Portland Requests for Proposal (RFPs). A review of City bidding and contracting requirements will also be provided.
Part 2 will be a presentation on a unique upcoming RFP for Construction Services for the City of Portland Ecoroof Program.
Ecoroofs are living, breathing, vegetated roof systems that are sustainable alternatives to conventional roofs. Their thin, lightweight soils and drought tolerant plants require minimal irrigation and maintenance. Ecoroofs improve watershed health and air quality, and are part of a growing worldwide movement to develop sustainably. To learn more, visit the Ecoroof Program website at www.portlandonline.com/ecoroof.
The RFP will be a solicitation for Construction Services for developing and implementing ecoroof projects in the City of
Portland. Specific topics covered in the presentation will include:
Ecoroof fundamentals: What is an ecoroof, and how do they work-
BES Ecoroof Program and Incentives
Ecoroof Construction Contract Details and Evaluation Process
Part 3 will be a question and answer period.
Forum is informational. Participation is voluntary and will have neither positive nor negative implications on subsequent RFP response.
Forum Contact: Susan Wheaton|(503) 823-9764|susanw@bes.ci.portland.or.us
Contracting Opportunities
Central Contractor Registration [Fed] - Small Business Page
City of Beaverton Bid Opportunities
Beaverton Bid Mailing List
Can choose Professional/Technical Services only. They also post bids in the Daily Journal of Commerce.
City of Portland Contracting Opportunities and Registration Page
Professional Services Marketing & Outreach Program
City of Portland Technical Assistance
City of Vancouver Procurement Services Open Bids and Supplier Registration
Clackamas County Purchasing Division [All opportunities are currently posted in the Daily Journal of Commerce.]
Clark County Request for Proposals Page
Clark County Vendor Registration
Daily Journal of Commerce Subcontractor Requests
DJC Call for bids and Daily Construction Updates Bid Data only by subscription
Note: Libraries carry the Daily Journal of Commerce
Metro Regional Government Bid Opportunities
Metro MWESB Program
Multnomah County Current Bid and Proposal Opportunities
MWESB resources
Doing Business With Multnomah County Page
Oregon Department of Transportation [ODOT]
Small Contracting Program for Professional and Technical Services
ODOT Small Business Opportunities
Oregon Procurement Information Network [ORPIN] The state's primary procurement website. You must register but it's free.
Oregon's Procurement Technical Information Center [Federal Contracts]
Port of Portland Bid and Proposal Opportunities
Port of Portland Supplier Registration
Port of Portland Small biz development and Mentor Protégé Program
Portland Development Commission Bid Opportunities General information about contracting with PDC, and email notification sign up:
Note: PDC List of Flexible Services Contracts Sometime before they are up, there will be an RFQ for new vendors.
PDC Helpful Links for a Down Economy - City and community organizations helpful sources of information and assistance during these tough economic times.
PDC MWESB Page [lists current opportunities in construction] At the bottom of this page is a link to the page where you can sign up to receive alerts based on various criteria, allowing you to target your alerts.
TriMet Disadvantaged Business Enterprises Page
Trimet Vendor Registration Page
Trimet Solicitations Page
Washington County Purchasing Division General Purchasing Division Page
Uses ORPIN for solicitations.
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