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: July 22, 2025