Let’s Get Supplierized!
This can be a challenging process, but this guidance will make for an easier experience. In order to receive a grant payment from the San Francisco Arts Commission, you must become a registered, compliant supplier and meet the City and County of San Francisco’s insurance and business tax requirements. *Please note: You will only be required to register as a City Supplier if your application is approved for funding. Insurance, business tax and equal benefits requirements will be explained and made available upon approval of grant funds. If you are a previous grantee or received payment from another City department, you are already a City supplier and only need to keep your account updated. Please contact Supplier Management if you have difficulties accessing your account.Prior to starting the bidder registration process, please have the following information available:
- Tax Identification Number: Companies should provide their Federal Employee Identification Number (FEIN). Individuals may supply their Social Security Number.
- DUNS Number (if applicable): A DUNS Number is only required if you will be working on federally-funded contracts/grants.
- San Francisco Business Registration Certificate (if applicable)
- Completed and Signed W-9 Form (or W-8 if your business is a foreign entity). Blank W-9 forms can be downloaded from www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf.
After completing this registration, you will be emailed a Username and Password that will allow you to log into the SF City Partner website. As a Registered Bidder, you will be able to initiate the process of becoming an Approved Supplier.
Then, to become an Approved Supplier you will need to complete following steps:
- Complete a San Francisco Business Tax Registration
Additional details and downloadable pdf here: https://sfcitypartnersupport.sfgov.org/support/solutions/articles/11000022937-complete-your-business-tax-registration - Complete a 12B Equal Benefits Declaration
Additional details and downloadable pdf here: https://sfcitypartnersupport.sfgov.org/support/solutions/articles/11000022949-file-a-12b-equal-benefits-ordinance-declaration
This process can take several weeks to be approved. Once you receive a Supplier ID, please email your SFAC contact with the number.
Congratulations you are a City Supplier!
For the best technical support, we recommend connecting with Supplier Management by “Creating a New Ticket” here.
Still have unanswered questions and need additional support? Contact dany.diez@sfgov.org.