How do I do business with the Community Development Commission (CDC)?

The first step is to fill out our Online Vendor Registration Formfor your company's information to be entered into our Vendor Database.

As a registered CDC Vendor, you will receive notices of contracting opportunities by e-mail for all solicitations over $10,000.  For small purchases, CDC directly requests quotes from a limited number of vendors registered on our database.

I am already a registered vendor with the County of Los Angeles. Do I need to fill out the CDC's Online Vendor Registration Form too?

Do I have to be registered in the CDC's Vendor Database before I can view or download a solicitation package?

No. Go to the View Open Solicitations page and select the solicitation you are interested in and click the "Click Here to Download Documents Below" button.  You will be taken to a login page where you can sign-up to obtain a free user account and password for downloading solicitations.

Do I have to be registered in the CDC's Vendor Database before I can put in a quote, bid or proposal?

No. However, registered vendors receive automatic e-mail notifications of bid/contracting opportunities over $10,000.

My company is already registered in the CDC Vendor Database.  How do I update my company's information that may have changed (new address, phone number, contact person, commodities,.)?

You may update your company profile by going to the “Become A CDC Vendor” page and login using your e-mail address and password.  You will be taken to the “View Open Solicitations” page.  In the upper right hand corner of the page, click on the “Update Profile” link.

Do I need to have proof of insurance before I put in a quote, bid or proposal?

No. You need to prove that you will have insurance before the contract is executed by submitting the insurance certificate, or provide documentation that shows you are eligible for it such as a letter of eligibility from a broker.

Are there any advantages to registering as a minority/woman/
disadvantaged/disabled veteran/small business enterprise?

The CDC does not give preference to any of those enterprises; however, we do have a goal of awarding 46% of all expenditures to minority or women-owned business enterprises.  For small purchases, CDC directly requests quotes from minority or women-owned enterprises.

Go to the View Open Solicitations page and select the solicitation you are interested in and click the "Click Here to Download Documents Below" button.  You will be taken to a login page where you can sign-up to get a free user account and password for downloading solicitations.