Human Rights & Equal Economic Opportunity

Every day, Saint Paul buys goods and services from businesses large and small. Procurement experts like buyer Queenie Tran, pictured here at the 2024 Supplier Fair, help business owners compete to serve the people of our City. On this page you will find the resources you need to register your business as a Saint Paul supplier, find opportunities to do business with the City, and submit bids or proposals.

The Central Certification Program, or CERT, helps small, local, and historically disadvantaged businesses, work with the governments of Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Hennepin and Ramsey counties. The CERT directory also helps anyone find small, women-owned, or minority-owned businesses.