What procurement requirements does City of Rome publish for vendors?

For the Exterior Rehabilitation Program, City of Rome requires applicable Georgia and City contractor licenses, required EPA renovation/painting certifications, insurance naming the City as certificate holder, and submission of required affidavits and forms (Certificate of Non-Discrimination, Drug‑Free Workplace, E‑Verify, SAVE, W‑9, Non‑Collusion). Pre-qualification is valid one year.

Where can vendors find procurement policies and standard terms for City of Rome?

City of Rome procurement policies and standard contract terms are codified in the City Code of Ordinances and the City Code of Ethics; the Purchasing Department states procurement complies with local ordinances, state and federal law, and follows the NIGP Code of Ethics. Locate full terms via Municode and the Purchasing page.

What supplier diversity or local vendor preference programs does City of Rome use?

City of Rome requires a Certificate of Non‑Discrimination with contractor applications and accepts Section 3 Business Concern Certification where applicable as a HUD-related supplier diversity component; both requirements are listed on the City's Contractor Information page and must be submitted with applications.

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Location:: Rome, GA
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040-26 Uniform Rental Services - Transit Department
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Nov 10, 2026
The City of Rome is seeking bids for uniform rental services for its Transit Department. The described service categories cover clothing and uniform rental, laundry, and related services. The available overview says the procurement documents contain information needed to prepare and submit a bid.
037-26 Transit Department Roof Coating
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Oct 5, 2026
Closes
Oct 29, 2026
The City of Rome is soliciting bids for roof coating work at its Transit Department facility. The notice directs bidders to the City’s procurement documents for the information needed to prepare and submit a bid. This is a roofing-work procurement, not a grant program.
036-26 Transit Department Paint Project
Posted
Oct 5, 2026
Closes
Oct 29, 2026
The City of Rome is soliciting bids for its Transit Department Paint Project, covering painting and related construction work. The notice lists classifications including painting, building maintenance and repair, metal work, remodeling, masonry, and related construction services. The available notice does not provide quantities or detailed work specifications.

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- City of Rome (GA): No evidence of sole source contracting in public records—deprioritize this path. Action: focus on vendor registration (BidNet Direct) and early engagement with Purchasing and end-user departments to prepare for competitive solicitations. Note: The formal RFP threshold is $50,000 (as of Jan 2025), reinforcing the competitive route; no sole source dollar threshold identified.
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Rome-Floyd County Solid Waste Commission Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 29, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The board discussed a change order for the Phase 9 construction project due to unforeseen rock excavation and groundwater complications. The approved plan involves re-installing gravity sewers and underdrains to meet design and operation standards. The change order includes an additional 120 days at a cost of approximately $250,000 for the contractor and $200,000 for the consulting firm.
Rome-Floyd Planning Commission Minutes
Date: Oct 1, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The Planning Commission reviewed and acted on several zoning and special use permit applications. Applications for a rooming or boarding house at 22 Tumlin Drive and rezoning at 3456 Martha Berry Highway were denied. The Commission approved rezoning requests for properties at 227 Bells Ferry Road, 552 Old Bells Ferry Road, and 442 Miller Mountain Road.
City Of Rome General Administration Committee Called Meeting Minutes
Date: Sep 14, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee convened to consider an appointment to the Rome Redevelopment Agency. The members reviewed the qualifications of Ms. Monica Sheppard, specifically highlighting her community service and prior experience on the Alcohol Control Commission, and voted unanimously to recommend her appointment to the City Commission.

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of Rome?

The City of Rome's Purchasing Department (Purchasing Director Becky Smyth) administers centralized purchasing; the Finance Department handles vendor payments, and the Community Development Department manages contractor pre-qualification. Final policy and ordinance authority rests with the City Commission (Mayor and eight Ward Commissioners).

Where does City of Rome post bids and RFPs?

The City of Rome posts quotes, bids, and RFPs on its official Bids & RFPs page and publishes solicitations through the Georgia Purchasing Group by BidNet; notices are also distributed via the Georgia Procurement Registry and mirrored on the City's CivicEngage bid postings.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of Rome?

Vendors register free for City of Rome bid notifications on the Georgia Purchasing Group by BidNet and may also register with the Georgia DOAS supplier registry to receive Georgia Procurement Registry notices. Contractors seeking Exterior Rehabilitation pre-qualification submit applications and documents to Community Development at City Hall.

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City of Rome RFPs

040-26 Uniform Rental Services - Transit Department

037-26 Transit Department Roof Coating

036-26 Transit Department Paint Project

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036-26 Transit Department Paint Project

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