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Business · Purchasing & contracting

Clayton County Purchasing

Offered by Clayton County

Open year-roundApply anytime. Applications are reviewed as they come in.

About

About This Program

Clayton County posts bids on BidNet Direct, free to join, and certifies small local businesses for contract goals and a local vendor preference.

Clayton County's Central Services Department buys all commodities, equipment and services for the County. Bids, quotes and proposals are posted on BidNet Direct, and responses are accepted only electronically through BidNet; registration is free with the Limited Access option. Vendors that win a bid or are asked for a quote register in the Clayton Vendor Access Portal (C-VAP) and upload a W-9. The Small Local Business Enterprise (SLBE) program sets participation goals on some contracts for small firms based in Clayton or 10 nearby counties (Cherokee, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Rockdale and Spalding), and the Local Vendor Preference program applies to bids and proposals from contractors with a Clayton County address. Apply for either certification at least 30 days before you bid. The department also runs a Mentor Protégé Program.

Eligibility

Who Can Apply

Any business can register on BidNet Direct and respond to bids
SLBE certification: small firms based in Clayton, Cherokee, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Rockdale or Spalding County
Local Vendor Preference: contractors with a physical address in Clayton County

Area served: Clayton County

The offer

What's Offered

Bid notices and electronic bidding through BidNet Direct
C-VAP vendor self service for purchase orders, invoices and payments
SLBE certification for contract participation goals
Local Vendor Preference on bids and proposals
Mentor Protégé Program

Amount: Free BidNet Direct registration for bid opportunities

Cost: No cost to use BidNet Direct

Get ready

What You'll Need

A BidNet Direct account (Limited Access)
A completed W-9, uploaded in C-VAP
NIGP commodity codes
An SLBE or Local Vendor application at least 30 days before you bid, for those programs

Key dates

Dates

OpensYear-round

DeadlineRolling

Last reviewedNov 2, 2026

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