Local business preference encourages and supports local vendors, something good for both the community and the economy overall.

In accordance with municipal code, the City supports companies located in Fremont by offering a local business preference of 2.5% (with a maximum of $5,000 for purchases of personal property over $25,000). The 2.5% preference is for the purchase of personal property such as goods, supplies, and equipment.

How Local Preference Works

For the purpose of comparing bids between local and non-local businesses, the bid amount is calculated at 2.5% below the amount submitted for local businesses. This excludes public works projects or otherwise precluded by state or federal law.

Contact

For more information, contact the City's Purchasing Division at (510) 494-4620.