All requisitions are sent to Purchasing and inspected for proper documentation. Also, Purchasing is responsible for assuring that three quotes are obtained for orders exceeding $5000 and the division reviews documents that go before the Board of Control. Purchasing also makes sure proper bidding protocols and procedures are followed.
Bidder Registration
Sign up for a bidder account from the Vendor Self Service portal. Once your account is active log on and enter your contact information and choose all applicable commodities. You will be able to search all open and closed bids and request for quotes.
If you are awarded a bid FiscalFinance@summitoh.net will contact you with further instructions
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
You will also be able to include any disadvantaged business information and upload your certification(s). If you would like DBE certification information for the state of Ohio please visit: https://development.ohio.gov/business/minority-business/certifications/minority-business-enterprise-program.
Request for Quotes, Bids and Proposals
Once registered our individual departments may contact you directly to solicit quotes for items or projects under $75,000. Open Bid Requests and Request for Proposals may be viewed through Vendor Access under the Bids menu.
Opportunity types: Construction, building renovations, lead abatement, minor home repairs, consulting services, hardware, software, emergency and law enforcement equipment, office supplies/equipment, and many other goods and general services purchased throughout Summit County departments and agencies.
- Purchase Order Terms and Conditions (PDF, 44.9k)
Monday through Friday
7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Click here to access the Summit County Vendor Self-Service Portal
For vendor registration assistance please contact VendorSelfService@summitoh.net or (330) 643-8570.
- Bidder Registration for Vendor Self Service (PDF, 378.6k)
- Commodity Code Descriptions (PDF, 74.2k)
NOTICE FOR BID 2026025
An addendum has been added for bid 2026025 Payroll Services for Youth and Adult Employment Programs
Due date has been extended until 4/28 at 2:00pm and a duplicate site has been created due to a server error.
Upload your bid documents at Bid 2026032.
For details, visit your Vendor Self Service account.
- Bid Submittal Guide 2023 (PDF, 481.6k)
- Payroll Services for Youth and Adult Employment Programs (PDF, 84.4k) Closing Date: Monday, April 27, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
- Summit County DSSS Project Q-456 Pump Station 29 & Force Main Replacement (PDF, 90.6k) Closing Date: Friday, May 1, 2026, at 2:00p.m.
- Bridge Repair - N Lawrence Rd over Chippewa Creek (PDF, 91.3k) Closing Date: May 8, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.
- Summit County DSSS Project Q-186 - Elimination of Hudson Sanitary Sewer Overflow Area L (PDF, 92.0k) Closing Date: Friday, May 29, 2026 at 2:00 p.m.







