What procurement requirements does City of New Bern publish for vendors?

City of New Bern requires a current Certificate of Insurance (COI) before vendors begin work, an IRS W-9 for new vendor setup, and adherence to the City's standard purchase order terms and conditions; individual solicitations list any additional insurance, bonding, or compliance forms.

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

City of New Bern publishes procurement policies and standard purchase order terms on the Purchasing Division and City Policies pages; the Vendor Information page provides the city's standard terms and conditions for contractors and suppliers. Vendors should consult those pages for policy and contract language.

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Buyer type:: City
Location:: New Bern, NC
Country:: US

City of New Bern RFPs

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27-01 - Streets RFP
Posted
Aug 28, 2026
Closes
Sep 17, 2026
Qualified contractors for the milling and asphalt paving of various City streets and other work associated with the Go BOND PAVING, FY-27 W3 P1 project.
Skate Park Design-build Services (Request for Qualifications) *Re-bid*
Posted
Aug 18, 2026
Closes
Sep 16, 2026
DESIGN-BUILD. Seeking statements of qualifications from qualified design-build firms or teams to provide design and construction services for a new concrete skate park.
FY-27 Water & Sewer Improvements Project
Posted
Aug 19, 2026
Closes
Sep 17, 2026
Work includes approx 2,300 LF 2" PVC SDR21 water main; 1,025 LF 6" SDR18 C900 water main; 47 EA water service reconnection; 1 LS seeding and mulching; 20 LF 8" DIP storm drain; 20 LF 12",1%",18" RCP storm drain.

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How to Sell to City of New Bern

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- Sole Source: deprioritize; the city hasn’t documented using it—prepare for a formal bid instead.
- Coops: the city budgets indicate cooperative agreements; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding via OMNIA Partners, Sourcewell, and BuyBoard, with NCSA as another cooperative option.
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- City of New Bern: Given the complete lack of documented sole source awards by the city, deprioritize this path. Redirect all efforts toward preparing for the formal competitive bidding process, as this is the only publicly verified procurement method. (No published dollar thresholds identified.)
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- City budgets indicate a hybrid system that includes cooperative agreements, but specific contracts are not publicly listed. Reach out to your Starbridge contact through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform to get onboarded to the recommended path.
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Board meetings and strategic plans from City of New Bern

New Bern Municipal Service District Advisory Committee Advisory Committee Meeting
Date: Aug 18, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The committee reviewed financial reports, including the balance sheet, total assets, liabilities, and the status of committed project funds. Project updates were provided regarding construction progress on parking lots, crosswalks, and sidewalk improvements. Discussion topics included the installation of additional bench armrests, the implementation of new downtown street signs, upcoming paving projects, and plans for pedestrian control signal upgrades at the Craven and Broad intersection. Additionally, the committee addressed the placement of floral baskets and plans to reorganize the Bear Plaza layout to better accommodate events.
New Bern Historic Preservation Commission Historic Preservation Commission Meeting
Date: Aug 19, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The commission reviewed a Certificate of Adequacy (COA) application for a patio roof addition at 205 King Street. Key discussion topics included the project's adherence to historic design standards, specifically addressing the visibility and treatment of metal connectors, material requirements for the metal roof, and guidelines for finishing pressure-treated wood using opaque paint or stain to maintain the structure's aesthetic consistency.
New Bern Redevelopment Commission Meeting

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Who manages procurement and purchasing for City of New Bern?

The City of New Bern's Purchasing & Warehouse (Purchasing Division) within the Finance Department manages procurement and vendor account administration via the Vendor Self-Service (VSS) program. Vendors can find departmental contact details on the Purchasing page for account or procurement questions.

Where does City of New Bern post bids and RFPs?

City of New Bern posts solicitations, bids, and RFPs on the City Bids & Proposals section of newbernnc.gov; individual solicitation detail pages are hosted on the city's website. Vendors should monitor that landing page and the Purchasing page for submission instructions and updates.

How do vendors complete vendor registration with City of New Bern?

Vendors register through the City of New Bern Vendor Self-Service (VSS) portal by submitting the Vendor Application; a completed IRS Form W-9 is required for new vendor setup. See the Vendor Information page and VSS portal for detailed registration steps and support contacts.

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City of New Bern RFPs

27-01 - Streets RFP

Skate Park Design-build Services (Request for Qualifications) Re-bid

FY-27 Water & Sewer Improvements Project

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New Bern Municipal Service District Advisory Committee Advisory Committee Meeting

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New Bern Redevelopment Commission Meeting

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City of New Bern RFPs

27-01 - Streets RFP

Skate Park Design-build Services (Request for Qualifications) Re-bid

FY-27 Water & Sewer Improvements Project

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New Bern Municipal Service District Advisory Committee Advisory Committee Meeting

New Bern Historic Preservation Commission Historic Preservation Commission Meeting

New Bern Redevelopment Commission Meeting

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City of New Bern RFPs

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New Bern Municipal Service District Advisory Committee Advisory Committee Meeting

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New Bern Redevelopment Commission Meeting

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City of New Bern RFPs

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New Bern Municipal Service District Advisory Committee Advisory Committee Meeting

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New Bern Redevelopment Commission Meeting

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