Welcome to the City of Stockton!

Vendor Self-Service (VSS) allows vendors to submit bids, register for an account and manage their vendor profile. It takes about 15 minutes to create a profile for the first time, please follow these steps:

Gather Required /Recommended Documentation

1. W-9 (domestic vendors) or W-8 (foreign vendors)

2. CA 587 or CA 590

3. Minority Business certification, if applicable

4. Banking Information if electronic payment is selected

5. Certificate of Insurance (to provide evidence of insurance)

6. Business License

7. Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) number

8. Contractor License number

Important Information to Know

Purchase Orders - Most City purchases require a purchase order or contract. It is your assurance that you will be paid.

Insurance - In all service instances where vendor personnel enter City property, a certificate of insurance to verify coverage is required.

Minority, Small and Local Business- Steps to maximize use of local business enterprises in City purchasing and contracting activities include a 5% local bid preference to businesses physically located within the Stockton city limits and a 2% preference to businesses located within San Joaquin County, as described in Section 3.68.090 of Stockton Municipal Code.