How to compete for contracts
- Get certified: Applying for certification through the State of Oregon COBID is the first step.
- Respond to requests for proposals, bids and quotes: Once you are COBID certified, follow current opportunities through the Oregon Procurement Information Network (ORPIN) and respond by the deadline.
- Stay informed: Metro hosts occasional networking events for COBID certified businesses and participates in outreach events. To learn about upcoming events, email [email protected].
Contract opportunities with Metro
Contracts are awarded for a wide range of products and services:
- maintenance and repair
- audio-visual equipment
- construction services
- photography
- design
- paving
- engineering services
- research
- various types of planning consulting
- many more
Public Improvement COBID Marketplace
Metro seeks bids from COBID certified contractors for public improvement projects between $5,000 and $50,000 through its COBID Marketplace Program.
Personal Services COBID Marketplace
Metro also seeks proposals from COBID certified contractors for professional, technical and scientific services projects between $10,000 and $50,000 through its COBID Marketplace Program.