User Account Registration

A user account is required to submit proposals for open bids. Follow the steps below to create your account:

  1. Visit the Procurement Portal home page and click the Register button.
  2. Complete the registration form with your contact information.
    1. If your business is not already an approved vendor with ARC, select “No” under Are you associated with a previously registered vendor of this site? and enter your business name when prompted.
    2. If your business is already an approved vendor, select “Yes” and enter your Business FEIN or Tax ID so your user account can be associated with the existing vendor record.
  3. Click the Register button to submit your user registration information.
  4. After submitting your registration, you will receive a confirmation email. Click the link in the email to verify your account and create your account password.
  5. Once your password is created, sign in to the Procurement Portal to begin the vendor application process.

Note: To receive an award, you must also complete the vendor approval process. Be sure to continue with the steps below.

Vendor Application

  1. After signing in to the Procurement Portal, click the Start Application button to begin your Vendor Application.
  2. Complete all required sections of the application and submit it for review.

Once submitted, your application will be reviewed by ARC Procurement staff. You will receive an email notification once your application has been approved.

Only after your vendor application is approved will your business be eligible to receive contract awards.
You will receive email notifications of open opportunities that are based on the Commodity Code you entered in your application.