Find contracts and suppliers faster, with free support from Civic Marketplace

Spend less time searching for suppliers and chasing responses. Civic Marketplace helps public sector buyers simplify sourcing, reduce procurement work, and move purchases forward.

Tell us what your agency needs to buy. Our team will find relevant contracts and suppliers, handle supplier outreach, and follow up for you, so you can move purchases forward faster without spending time searching and chasing responses.

Completely free to use for public sector and government agencies.

Get free sourcing help

Leave your work email and our customer success team will follow up by email to discuss your purchasing needs and help you find relevant contracts and suppliers.

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Built for public procurement without the barriers

Civic Marketplace isn’t a generic vendor directory with a public sector filter. It’s designed for public agencies procurement teams by being built around speed, control, clarity, and ZERO cost to use.

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Faster sourcing

Reduce timelines: Streamlined outreach and project tracking.

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Better qualified suppliers

Reach the best: Find pre-vetted suppliers ready to respond.

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Built-in compliance

Stay audit-ready: Documentation and decisions included.

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Free for agencies

Budget saving: No licenses or fees for agencies. Ever.

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Guided and clear

You’re in control: Guided workflows keep every step crystal clear.

La contratación pública como desbloqueo estratégico

Le ayudamos a resolver los problemas que nos ha dicho que son importantes, entre los que se incluyen:

Reglas y supervisión complejas

Navegar por el cumplimiento federal, estatal e interno añade niveles de tiempo y riesgo.

Proveedores excluidos e ignorados

Las pequeñas empresas locales tienen dificultades para obtener visibilidad en flujos de trabajo difíciles que las excluyen involuntariamente.

Herramientas no diseñadas para el aprovisionamiento

La mayoría de las plataformas no se diseñaron para los flujos de trabajo del sector público. Y se nota.

Grandes objetivos pero un apoyo limitado

A los equipos de compras se les pide que hagan más, pero con presupuestos fijos y un ancho de banda cada vez menor.

Find, compare, and award suppliers. Fast.

We simplify the process of identifying, inviting, and evaluating qualified vendors, all while keeping you in control every step of the way.

Finally, procurement that makes sense. Civic Marketplace gives your team a clear view of every step, every quote, every decision - all in one place.

Civic Marketplace includes tools for sourcing, evaluating, and awarding

Post your sourcing need

Share what you're buying, how much you need, and when you need it. The request flow is designed for speed and built-in compliance.

Civic Marketplace includes tools for sourcing, evaluating, and awarding

Invite vendors your way

Use the supplier directory or let us help with outreach. You can message vendors directly or let our team do the follow-up.

Civic Marketplace includes tools for sourcing, evaluating, and awarding

Compare responses side by side

The unique "Bake Off" view to clearly compare quotes, attachments, and supplier info. Ask questions and keep everything organized.

Civic Marketplace includes tools for sourcing, evaluating, and awarding

Award and export contracts

Select your vendor, download contract files, and share them online or offline - all in just a few clicks.

FAQ

The platform hosts a wide variety of pre-vetted cooperative contracts, including but not limited to:

  • Information technology
  • Office supplies and equipment
  • Public safety and emergency services
  • Public works and utilities
  • Municipal management
  • Community and economic development

Contracts are awarded through our cooperative purchasing partners or lead public agencies and we are continuously adding new ones.

There is no cost for an organization to purchase using contracts. Suppliers are charged a minimal fee to offset the cost of administering the program.

Civic Marketplace offers several key benefits:

  • Efficiency: Simplified procurement processes reduce time and administrative burden.
  • Cost Savings: Collaborative purchasing opportunities offer better pricing and terms.
  • Compliance: Contracts adhere to procurement regulations.
  • Diverse Supplier Access: Support for Historically Underutilized Businesses (HUBs) to strengthen local economies.
  • Transparency: Full visibility into contract details, vendor performance, and procurement analytics.

Civic Marketplace has developed a model policy for the use of Cooperative Purchasing Agreements for local governmental agencies. Most agencies have formal, written purchasing manuals; however, not all have chapters or sections establishing policies and procedures for the use of cooperative purchasing.

The model policy below was established using best practices and guidance from the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP), National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO), the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA), and local governmental agencies such as the cities of Dallas, McKinney, and others.