e-Procurement Portal Registration Instructions

Follow these steps to register your business and begin bidding on City of Sioux Falls projects.

1. Create Your Account

Visit our online Procurement Portal (Bonfire) and click Register. Enter your name and work email address, and use your actual company name for the "Organization" field.

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image of the screen where you start vendor registration

2. Verify Your Email

Check your inbox for a confirmation email. Click the Complete your registration link within that email to set your account password and continue.

image of the screen that you get to to confirm your registration

3. Set Up Your Organization

You will be prompted to "Join an Organization" or "Create Organization." If your company is new to the portal, select Create Organization. Fill in your business details, address, and the specific locations your business serves.

image f the screen that starts the business details entry
image of the screen where you can enter business details
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image of the screen where you can select your locality

Continue through the prompts on your screen:

  • Accept Terms: Review and accept the Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.

  • Verify Info (Optional): Click Step 2 if you need to double-check your business name, address, or phone number.

  • Save and Continue: Click Save and continue to Step 3 to proceed.

4. Select Commodity Codes

Choose the codes that match the services or goods your company provides. You can use the keyword search to find relevant options. These codes are optional and ensure you receive automatic email notifications when a new project is added with codes matching your expertise is opened for bids.

image of the screen where you can select commodity codes to associate with your business

Complete the WMBE and Certification fields if they apply to your business:

  • WMBE Status: Select all applicable categories in the self-identification box (optional).

  • Certifications: List any relevant certifications in the text field.

  • SD Disadvantaged Business Enterprise: Select "Yes" or "No" to identify as a South Dakota DBE (optional).

5. Finalize Registration

Review the privacy policy and terms of service. You may see an option to upgrade to a "Premium Vendor" account; please note that the City of Sioux Falls does not require a premium account for you to access or submit public bids.

final screenshot of the vendor registration process
Registration Complete: You now have access to "Open Public Opportunities" and "Past Public Opportunities" for the City of Sioux Falls (where you can view previous bid tables and results).
Need Help? If you have technical questions, use the "?" icon at the bottom of the portal to access the Vendor Help Center. For purchasing-related questions, contact the City of Sioux Falls Purchasing team at 605-367-8013.
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