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1. Who do I call if I have a question about Purchasing and the City of Portage and I can't find an answer?

Contact the City of Portage Purchasing Department at  269-324-9284.

2. How can I find out which services or commodities are currently being solicited?

• Visit the Purchasing Division at:
  7900 South Westnedge Avenue
  Portage, MI 49002
• Contact any Purchasing Department representative at 269-324-9284.
• All Request for Proposals (RFPs) and Invitation for Bids (IFBs) are advertised in the Kalamazoo Gazette.
• All RFPs and IFBs are posted on the City of Portage Website.  Bids are available for viewing and downloading from this site.
• You may also make direct contact at the division level if you have a product or service that may be of value to the department.

3. Do you have some type of list that I can get on to do business with the City?

Yes, the City of Portage maintains a “general” vendor list.  Contact the Purchasing Department at 269-324-9284 to be added to list.  No forms are required.  These bidder lists are usually used to solicit bids or proposals for products and projects that exceed $40,000.

4. How often does the City hold auctions?

The City participates in joint public auctions held once a year, usually October.  The City also utilizes an on-line auction firm, Biddergy http://www.biddergy.com.  For more information, please contact the Purchasing Manager at 269-324-9284.