Wake County is committed to making its contracting and purchasing process transparent and accessible for all. The information below provides guidance for businesses interested in becoming vendors, finding opportunities, understanding payment processes, and learning about MWBE certification and resources.
Does my business have to be registered as a Wake County Supplier or Vendor?
Firms that contract directly with the Wake County are required to register as an official County supplier or vendor.
How can I find information about upcoming projects and opportunities?
The Purchasing Department uses Bonfire to post County bids and notify vendors of bidding opportunities. If you are interested in doing business with Wake County, you should register in the Bonfire System. Once you are registered in Bonfire, you can select commodity codes that are applicable to your business.
How are payments processed?
Wake County uses PaymentWorks to handle the collection, validation and management of all vendor information. PaymentWorks is a cloud-based software that is both easy and free to use. Vendors will receive an invitation to register and will be able to enter all of their information safely and securely.
Whom can I contact for additional information on becoming a Wake County vendor or general questions about the process?
Please email the Wake County Finance Department at vssvendor@wake.gov.
Does Wake County certify MWBE vendors?
Wake County recognizes firms certified by The Offices of NCDOA (HUB) or NCDOT (DBE). Services or work performed by HUB and/or DBE certified firms contribute toward meeting Wake County’s MWBE participation goals.
Is there a directory for finding MWBE certified firms?
Yes, there are two statewide online directories: