General Service Enterprise

Vendor Registration Process and Forms

Vendor Registration Form Fill out on-line and "Submit". The "Federal Identification (W-9)" form MUST be completed, signed and returned in order for the process to be completed. It may be faxed to 515-242-5974. The "Commodities and Professional Services" selections may be added to #8 on the Vendor Registration.

General Services Enterprise - Procurement Services is the State's centralized purchasing office. It performs the majority of bid functions on behalf of State agencies. To become a registered vendor with the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, General Services Enterprise - Procurement Services, a Vendor Registration form, Federal Identification W-9 form and a Commodities and Professional Services selection list must be completed, signed and returned. (Only the commodity sheets that apply to your company's products need to be completed and returned.) An optional EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) form may be completed at this time also.

Registration forms may be downloaded in MicroSoft Word 6.0 or Adobe Acrobat PDF.

Federal Identification (W-9) form (1 page, 44KB)

If you would prefer your company be set up with "Electronic Funds Transfer" for payment purposes, please complete the EFT Authorization Form

in MicroSoft Word 6.0
Vendor Registration cover letter (1 page, 28KB)
Vendor Registration form (3 pages, 38KB)
Commodities and Professional Services selection list (11 pages, 180KB)

in Adobe Acrobat PDF:
Vendor Registration cover letter (1 page, 6KB)
Vendor Registration form (3 pages, 17KB)
Commodities and Professional Services selection list (11 pages, 438KB)

After receipt of the vendor registration packet, complete all the information. You may highlight, circle the 3-digit commodity code(s), or write the code(s) that apply to the answer of # 8 on the registration form. Return the information to the address below or fax to the number below.

If you prefer, forms are available by contacting:

      Iowa Department of Administrative Services
      General Services Enterprise - Procurement Services
      Vendor Registration Coordinator
      Hoover State Office Building, Level A
      Des Moines, IA 50319-0105

      Phone: 515-281-6355
      FAX: 515-242-5974
      Email: purchasing.mailbox@iowa.gov

Please be sure to include your name, complete mailing address, and phone number for forms to be mailed.

NOTES: Anytime a company relocates or expands its services/products, it is the company's responsibility to inform the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, General Services Enterprise - Procurement Services, Vendor Registration Coordinator.