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Purchasing Code
This purchasing code implements and is consistent with the requirements of state law.
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Local Business Preference
Local-owned business is a business which has applied for and paid a business and registration tax.
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Environmentally Sound Business Practices
Our goal of reducing the amount of organic items like food scraps and paper that are buried in landfills.
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RESPONSIBILITIES OF PURCHASING OFFICE

The City has a decentralized Purchasing Office consisting of a Purchasing Manager and two Buyers. City departments have authority to purchase supplies and services within a dollar value of $25,000 or less.

Purchases exceeding this amount are done by the Purchasing staff. Vendors seeking to do business with the City must comply with the city’s Business Tax code, and fulfill insurance required by the bid documents.

DOING BUSINESS WITH CITY OF FREMONT

Products & Services

Vendors who are interested in selling products and services to the City of Fremont can register with BidNet Direct to receive bid notifications. For more information, contact the Purchasing Division at (510) 494-4620 or via email.

Public Works Projects

Licensed Contractors interested in bidding on public works projects (PWC) can submit a Contractor registration form to be added to the bid notification list.

To unsubscribe from the Contractor's list, send an email to santaclara@e-arc.com

Emergency Operation Program

If you would like to procure supplies and services in a state of emergency please fill out the Emergency Operation Program form.

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FAQs

Am I required to renew my business every year?

A yearly renewal is required for the city's business and registration tax and the required forms are mailed to all registered businesses. These forms should be completed with the requested information and returned to Revenue Division with payment.

Renewal of existing Business Tax Registrations is due no later than 5:00 pm on the last day of the month following the expiration of the registration. If the last day of the month is a weekend or a holiday, the postmark deadline is the preceding business day.
Do I need to register my business if I wish to operate my business at home?
If you wish to operate a business using your home as your business location, you must obtain the proper approvals prior to operating the business by doing the following:
- File a Business Tax Application
My business is located outside of Fremont and I will be doing business in Fremont. Do I need to register in Fremont?

You will need to complete an Out-of-Town Business Tax Application.