Vendor's Guide to Business with St. Louis County

St. Louis County welcomes the opportunity to do business with interested merchants in the community. The County's Purchasing Department is interested in fostering participation by all qualified business persons offering commodities and services that may be used by the County. The Purchasing Department has the responsibility to make the most economical acquisition of quality materials and services that will assure efficient operation of County Government.

To that end, it is essential that interested business persons become familiar with the County's purchasing policies and procedures. This web site will serve as a general guide. Specific questions and concerns not addressed here should be directed to the Director of Purchasing.

The St. Louis County Purchasing Department has contracted with DemandStar by Onvia, Inc. for the maintenance of an automated vendor list. Vendors who have registered with DemandStar by Onvia, Inc. are notified by e-mail or fax whenever a formal bid or request for quotes (for the commodities or services they have registered) has been issued. For more information and to register, contact DemandStar by Onvia, Inc.

DemandStar by Onvia, Inc.

1260 Mercer Street

Seattle, WA 98109

Phone:  800-711-1712

Fax:  9630

www.demandstar.com

If you have a question please contact us.

St. Louis County Purchasing Department

Missabe Building

227 West First Street, Room 103

Duluth, MN 55802

Telephone: (218) 726-2666

Fax: (218) 733-2971