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Vendor Helpline

(601) 960-1025

vendorhelp@jacksonms.gov

Warren Hood Building, 6th Floor
200 South President Street
Jackson, MS 39201

Monday – Friday: 8 AM – 5 PM
Closed on Public Holidays

Procurement and Contracts Overview

The City of Jackson seeks to purchase the highest quality goods and services at the lowest possible price. The City uses a procurement process that ensures taxpayer dollars are spent fairly, and in accordance with federal, state, and local law. We support local, minority-owned, and women-owned businesses wherever possible. To sell to the City of Jackson, visit the bid opportunities page for an updated list of current contracting opportunities. Please also check out the complete list of resources and links below.

How to Become a Vendor with the City

CLICK HERE for more detailed information on the entire process.
  1. Find opportunities to submit a bid or a proposal.
  2. Submit a bid or proposal to the City of Jackson.
  3. Register with the Mississippi Secretary of State and maintain good standing.
  4. Register as a vendor with the City of Jackson.
  5. Enroll in direct deposit.
  6. Maintain vendor profile online using Vendor Self Service.
  7. Review options to get certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).

Maintain Your Vendor Profile Online

The City of Jackson’s Purchasing Division has gone digital! Vendors can now use the Vendor Self Service platform to:
  1. Register as a vendor.
  2. Upload/update W-9 and direct deposit forms.
  3. Update business information, including business and mailing addresses.
  4. View current/past purchase orders, contracts, invoices, payments, and 1099s.

Do you have an unpaid invoice? 

After completing work for the City of Jackson, please submit your invoice to the city department that issued your business the purchase order or contract. Each city department is responsible for collecting, reviewing, and processing their own invoices. 

However, if you have an invoice that has gone unpaid for >45 days, we invite you to email us at invoiceshelp@jacksonms.gov. Please provide us with a copy of your invoice(s), the dollar amount owed, and the associated purchase order or contract number. 

Looking for information on current contracts?

Businesses and citizens may make a public records request by contacting the Municipal Clerk: https://cityofjacksonms.nextrequest.com/. If there are additional questions, please call the Municipal Clerk at 601-960-1035.

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