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From current requests for bids and proposals to contractor, landscaper and solid waste management licenses, Metro is ready to do business with you.

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Doing business with Metro

Learn how Metro purchases goods and services...Go

Requests for bids and proposals

View current requests for bids and proposals for contracting opportunities with Metro...Go

Minority, women, and emerging small business program

Metro's MWESB program is designed to increase access, remove barriers to participation and improve contracting policies...Go

First Opportunity Target Area

Download a factsheet about outreach and proposal solicitation requirements for Oregon Convention Center, Portland Center for the Performing Arts and Portland Expo Center projects...Download

Regional contractor’s business license

Contractors and landscapers can buy a single license from Metro to construct, alter and repair structures in 20 cities...Go

Solid waste management franchising and licensing

Find resources for solid waste generators, haulers and facility operators, including regulatory authority, administrative procedures, applications and renewal forms...Go

Metro accounts for solid waste haulers

Find tips for solid waste haulers doing business with Metro. Learn about the automated access lanes, payment information and required documentation needed to obtain a Metro account... Go

Solid Waste Information System

Use Solid Waste Information System eFile to file solid waste regulatory reports, fee and tax returns or to remit solid waste fees and taxes. SWIS eFile is for holders of solid waste licenses, solid waste franchises and designated facility agreements...Go

Metro's online store

Visit Metro's secure online store to purchase maps, publications, business licenses and an annual parking pass for Metro's parks...Go

related documents

• First Opportunity Target Area in employment and contracting 121K MS Word | Published May 22, 2012
• Fact sheet for pass-through partners for the Business Energy Tax Credit program 58K Adobe Acrobat PDF | Published November 15, 2012
• Business Energy Tax Credit certified credit letter, application #30931 129K Adobe Acrobat PDF | Published November 15, 2012

Sustainable business resources

Fork it Over! to reduce hunger and waste

Join the many area grocers, restaurants, caterers and food service companies that are helping get good food to hungry people and keep it out of the landfill.

Construction salvage and recycling

Find out how you can save money and build more sustainably by reusing and recycling construction and demolition debris.

Employer trip-reduction programs

Employers can establish customized trip-reduction programs with help from experienced Metro staff.

MetroPaint: award-winning recycled latex paint

Enjoy high quality and low prices with Metro's 100 percent recycled latex paint, made in Portland, Ore., since 1992.

Green on the job

Whether you work in a child care center, restaurant, cubicle or construction site, Metro can help you reduce, reuse and recycle. From cleaning green to salvaging building materials, learn ways to make the most of valuable resources at work.

Small business hazardous waste program

If your business generates small amounts of hazardous waste, you may qualify as a Conditionally Exempt Generator.

Green from the Ground Up

Discover seminars for land-savvy building professionals.

Bleach safety kits for child care facilities

Discover ways to make your child care facility safer by using chemicals carefully and choosing less-toxic products. Get started today with Metro's videos, posters and hands-on tools.