A business must be registered in iSupplier before working with Metro. This includes subcontractors, who must be registered before they are included in a prime contractor's offer.
All procurement activity--including submission of offers--happens via iSupplier. The information a business inputs when registering determines what notifications they will receive about opportunities to work with Metro.
Each business is responsible for regularly checking and updating their own iSupplier profile. This ensures that they receive both accurate and timely information.
Need further assistance with registration? Email [email protected].
During iSupplier registration, a business may choose to self-identify as minority-owned (MBE), woman-owned (WBE), LGBT owned (LGBTBE), or service disabled veteran owned (SDV) if that business has obtained certification as such through a recognized agency.
A business that self-identifies must provide proof of current certification via email ([email protected]). Generally, this will be in the form of a certificate provided to the business by their certifying agency.
For black and brown owned businesses, Metro recognizes these MBE certifications:
For woman owned businesses, Metro recognizes these WBE certifications:
For LGBT owned businesses, Metro recognizes this LGBTBE certification:
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
For service disabled veteran owned businesses, Metro recognizes this SDV certification:
Governor's Office of Business Initiatives and Development
Certification as a minority-owned or woman-owned business may allow a firm to participate in the equal business opportunity program.
Questions about certification? Email [email protected].
During iSupplier registration, a firm may choose to self-identify as a small business (SBE) if that firm meets Metro's criteria.
A business that self-identifies must apply for Metro SBE approval via email ([email protected]) by providing the following:
Provide Metro a copy of your GoBID small business enterprise certification.
Questions about small business status? Email [email protected].
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Once a business has been approved in iSupplier and completed all other applicable steps above, they are ready to bid on Metro projects.
All available opportunities to work with Metro are posted online. A business will also receive notice about potential opportunities based upon information provided in iSupplier.
Legitimate notices from the division of purchases will come from one of three domains: @nashville.gov, @ocs.oraclecloud.com, and @public.govdelivery.com. Emails not from the named domains should be treated with suspicion and reported to the division of purchases at 615-862-6180.
