Doing business with Metro | Metro
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Doing business with Metro | Metro
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Metro buys goods and services to support work throughout the agency and advance public initiatives.
Procurement is more than just buying things. In addition to sourcing products and services, Metro’s procurement division supports the rest of the agency to engage businesses to compete for Metro’s contracts, evaluate the offers we receive, and navigate applicable laws.
These laws aim to create fair and transparent access to public contracting opportunities, but there are still barriers to participation in the process. Metro’s equity in contracting program seeks to mitigate those barriers.
View current opportunities
Procurement types
There are three standard categories of procurement: professional services, goods and services, and construction. Each procurement category has different procedures based on the contract value.
Small contracts
Contracts up to $25,000 may be awarded directly to the firm of Metro’s choice and do not require competitive invitation to bid or request for proposal.
Intermediate contracts
Contracts between $25,000 and $250,000 ($100,000 for construction contracts) require basic competition seeking at least 3 quotes or proposals. Metro places a priority on marketing these contract opportunities to COBID-certified firms and may post them on
Bid Locker
.
Formal contracts
Contracts over $250,000 ($100,000 for construction contracts) require open competition and broad advertisement. For a quote or bid, Metro must award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. For a proposal, Metro awards the contract to the proposer submitting the highest ranked proposal, with cost usually being one of the criteria considered. In some cases, more than one bidder or proposer may be awarded a contract. Metro posts these opportunities on
Bid Locker
.
Learn more about how to become a Metro vendor
Professional services contracts
Personal services use the intellectual efforts of an individual or firm to provide expertise such as consulting, marketing, facilitation, training, etc.
This category also includes architecture, engineering and land surveying services. Contractors working on projects that involve the operations, maintenance and renovation of existing Metro properties, and the design and construction of new ones are required to comply with the requirements of Metro’s
Sustainable Building and Sites Policy
.
Good and services contracts
Goods are products or supplies, such as the office supplies, furniture, equipment, etc. that Metro needs for its operations. This category also includes services involving physical labor such as maintenance or repair to buildings or equipment, landscaping, etc.
Goods contract template
PDF
206.23 KB
April 1, 2022
Goods and related services contract template
PDF
219.96 KB
April 1, 2022
Services contract template
PDF
251.89 KB
April 1, 2022
Construction contracts
This category applies to new construction or major renovation of public buildings, parking lots, playgrounds, and other spaces.
Compliance with one or more
public benefit programs
is required for construction contracts over $50,000. Construction contracts over $100,000 are subject to formal bidding requirements.
Construction Agreement contract template – between $100,000-$200,000
PDF
549.3 KB
Oct. 17, 2022
Construction Agreement contract template – over $200,000
PDF
602.63 KB
Oct. 17, 2022
Need to report a concern?
Metro is committed to the fair and ethical treatment of all bidders and proposers. Procurement staff abide by the code of ethics established by the
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing
, which ensures a level playing field, avoids conflicts of interest and acts in the best interest of the public agency.
The
Metro Accountability Hotline
is the public’s avenue to report misconduct, waste or misuse of resources in any Metro program or department. The hotline is administered by the Metro Auditor. All reports are taken seriously and responded to in a timely manner.
Call the hotline at 888-299-5460
File a concern online
Administrative rules for procurement
Metro’s procurement practices are governed by state law and our own administrative rules. State law sets the overall boundaries and then Metro further defines the procedures allowed by the state. Rules applicable to contracting can be found in
Title II of Metro' s administrative rules
.
Contact
Metro Procurement Department
[email protected]
Skip to main content
Metro buys goods and services to support work throughout the agency and advance public initiatives.
Procurement is more than just buying things. In addition to sourcing products and services, Metro’s procurement division supports the rest of the agency to engage businesses to compete for Metro’s contracts, evaluate the offers we receive, and navigate applicable laws.
These laws aim to create fair and transparent access to public contracting opportunities, but there are still barriers to participation in the process. Metro’s equity in contracting program seeks to mitigate those barriers.
View current opportunities
Procurement types
There are three standard categories of procurement: professional services, goods and services, and construction. Each procurement category has different procedures based on the contract value.
Small contracts
Contracts up to $25,000 may be awarded directly to the firm of Metro’s choice and do not require competitive invitation to bid or request for proposal.
Intermediate contracts
Contracts between $25,000 and $250,000 ($100,000 for construction contracts) require basic competition seeking at least 3 quotes or proposals. Metro places a priority on marketing these contract opportunities to COBID-certified firms and may post them on
Bid Locker
.
Formal contracts
Contracts over $250,000 ($100,000 for construction contracts) require open competition and broad advertisement. For a quote or bid, Metro must award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. For a proposal, Metro awards the contract to the proposer submitting the highest ranked proposal, with cost usually being one of the criteria considered. In some cases, more than one bidder or proposer may be awarded a contract. Metro posts these opportunities on
Bid Locker
.
Learn more about how to become a Metro vendor
Professional services contracts
Personal services use the intellectual efforts of an individual or firm to provide expertise such as consulting, marketing, facilitation, training, etc.
This category also includes architecture, engineering and land surveying services. Contractors working on projects that involve the operations, maintenance and renovation of existing Metro properties, and the design and construction of new ones are required to comply with the requirements of Metro’s
Sustainable Building and Sites Policy
.
Good and services contracts
Goods are products or supplies, such as the office supplies, furniture, equipment, etc. that Metro needs for its operations. This category also includes services involving physical labor such as maintenance or repair to buildings or equipment, landscaping, etc.
Goods contract template
206.23 KB
April 1, 2022
Goods and related services contract template
219.96 KB
April 1, 2022
Services contract template
251.89 KB
April 1, 2022
Construction contracts
This category applies to new construction or major renovation of public buildings, parking lots, playgrounds, and other spaces.
Compliance with one or more
public benefit programs
is required for construction contracts over $50,000. Construction contracts over $100,000 are subject to formal bidding requirements.
Construction Agreement contract template – between $100,000-$200,000
549.3 KB
Oct. 17, 2022
Construction Agreement contract template – over $200,000
602.63 KB
Oct. 17, 2022
Need to report a concern?
Metro is committed to the fair and ethical treatment of all bidders and proposers. Procurement staff abide by the code of ethics established by the
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing
, which ensures a level playing field, avoids conflicts of interest and acts in the best interest of the public agency.
The
Metro Accountability Hotline
is the public’s avenue to report misconduct, waste or misuse of resources in any Metro program or department. The hotline is administered by the Metro Auditor. All reports are taken seriously and responded to in a timely manner.
Call the hotline at 888-299-5460
File a concern online
Administrative rules for procurement
Metro’s procurement practices are governed by state law and our own administrative rules. State law sets the overall boundaries and then Metro further defines the procedures allowed by the state. Rules applicable to contracting can be found in
Title II of Metro' s administrative rules
.
Contact
Metro Procurement Department
[email protected]