Doing Business

Want the opportunity to do business with the port?

Please review the project categories below and register on the port’s eBid Sytem by setting up an account, all bid and solicitation information can be accessed through the port’s electronic bid system.

What is TWIC?
Effective February 2009, all personnel who perform work (including contractors and consultants) within our maritime facility will be required to have a Transportation Worker Identification

Credential (TWIC) in order to perform their duties unescorted. This program was established by Congress and is administered by the Transportation Security Agency and the United States Coast Guard. In order to enroll for a TWIC logon to www.tsa.gov/twic for information and guidance.

Procurement Categories:

Architectural, Engineering, and Surveying Services
The port maintains an active A/E On-Call Roster open throughout the year for consultants to participate in the selection process for upcoming projects. For more information click on the Contractor/Consultant Information page on the navigation bar to the left.

Public Works and Small Works Construction
The Port of Vancouver maintains a Small Works Roster (SWR) for public works projects less than $300,000. Registered contractors will be notified of business opportunities in their type of work and will be able to download solicitation documents and plans when available. All projects exceeding $300,000 utilize formal invitation for bid procedures.

Personal Services Consulting
Personal services consulting (non-public work related), and are procured through the use of various competitive procurement methods and procedures determined by cost, scope and specialization of the skills required for the project.

Materials, Supplies, and Equipment
A Vendor Roster is used to register materials supplies and equipment vendors as well as to register those firms or individuals that provide routine or purchased services to the port. To be included on this list please complete your registration on the port eBid system.

Click here to access the eBid System