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How to do business with the City
The City of Pickering purchases an estimated 30 million dollars worth of goods and services annually through a fair, open and transparent process that achieves best value for your tax dollars.
Purchasing is administered by our Supply & Services Section which acts as a liaison between vendors and the City.
Our objectives include, but are not limited to, the following:
- obtaining the best value of goods and services
- selecting responsive and responsible suppliers
- fostering open and fair competition
We encourage vendors to complete the Supplier Application form to ensure we have your most current information in our database.
Resources
- Current Bid Opportunities & Bid Results
- Purchasing Policy
- Supplier Application
- How to Sell to the City
- G.I.P.P.E.R. Guide to Environmental Purchasing
- WSIB Construction Requirements
Standard Documents & Forms
- Certificate of Insurance Form
- Indemnification & Insurance Acknowledgement Form
- Health & Safety Regulations Acknowledgment Form
- Standard Quotation Terms & Conditions (Formal Quotation)
- Accessibility Regulations for Contracted Services
- Having difficulty viewing an online form? Visit our help page.
Accessible Procurement
Legislation requires that all contractors providing goods, services or construction to the City shall ensure their employees and sub-contractors are trained on providing accessible customer service.
The City is committed to accessibility through the following provincial statute:
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005
- View these regulations and standards online
- O. Reg. 191/11 Integrated Accessibility Standards
- O. Reg. 430/07 Exemption from Reporting Requirements
- O. Reg. 429/07 Accessibility Standards for Customer Service
Professional Affiliations
- Ontario Public Buyers Association
- Durham Purchasing Cooperative Group:
Comprised of various public sector agencies in Durham Region, the group's purpose is to consolidate common goods or services and solicit bids on a collective basis. - Canadian Public Procurement Council
- Purchasing Management Association of Canada