Looking to do business with the City of North Bay? View all current opportunities on our online procurement portal.
All City bids are managed through bids&tenders.
The City of North Bay posts all competitive bid opportunities through bids&tenders, our online procurement portal.
The portal allows vendors to:
To bid on City opportunities, you'll need a bids&tenders account – create one here.
If you're new to the system, bids&tenders provides guides and training resources to help you get started: Vendor Support & Training
Along with the move to full electronic tender submission for open competitions, the City will be accepting digital bonds. This is in alignment with support from the Surety Association of Canada. Click here to learn more. Paper bonds will still be accepted for vendors who do not use digital bonds at this time.
Please note that the City will make payment to suppliers by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT).
The City's standard Purchase Order Terms and Conditions apply to Purchase Orders that are not governed by a separate signed contract between the City and the vendor.
If you have received a Purchase Order, please review the terms and conditions that apply to your Purchase Order or contract.
The City is committed to a fair, open and transparent procurement process that provides equal access to qualified vendors while achieving the best value for taxpayers. For more details, see the Purchasing By-law.
Notice of Participation in Cooperative Buying Groups
Public notice as required by the Canadian Free Trade Agreement. The City of North Bay intends to participate in one or more procurements conducted by the following cooperative buying groups. For further information and access to relevant information and notices, please review the websites below.
From time to time, the City sells surplus vehicles, equipment and other assets.
Available items are sold through approved public auction providers or other methods permitted under the City's Purchasing By-law. Surplus Goods with a residual value may be offered for public auction through GovDeals website.