Alert: Department Phones Information

While many city services remain available, some may be temporarily delayed or disrupted due to limited system access at this time. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to bring systems fully back online.  

How to Contact HREEO  

As we continue fully restoring communications platforms across the City, we are experiencing slower than typical responses with our phone lines. For faster service, please contact us at:

Please note: City staff are currently not accessible through direct phone lines. Please use email to contact individual staff members. If you don't have a direct email, please use the department email listed above.

If you're experiencing an emergency, call 911.

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Contracting Opportunities

Most contracting opportunities are in these areas, where goals can be set for each project:  

  • City construction projects  
  • PED/HRA development projects  
  • Professional services
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Vendor Certification

Vendors must be certified to count toward VOP goals. The CERT program is a certification process for the City of Saint Paul, Ramsey County, and Hennepin County.  

To qualify for CERT certification, businesses must show they are small and local. Businesses can additionally be certified as woman-owned and/or minority-owned.

VOP Documents

VOP documents you may need when bidding on or participating on City-funded projects:

Last Edited: September 8, 2025