Vendor Registration Guide.pdf

This is a vendor registration guide from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of General Services Bureau of Procurement that provides detailed instructions for suppliers to register in the PA Supplier Portal. The guide outlines a four-step registration process that includes vendor identification, vendor details, registration form submission, and user ID creation. The system is compatible with Microsoft Internet Explorer versions 8-11, though known compatibility issues exist with Windows 10 and the Edge browser.

The document specifies technical requirements for registration, including the need for an Employer ID Number (EIN) or Social Security Number (SSN), company bank data (not required for initial registration), and complete legal business name as registered with the IRS. The system includes USPS address validation and IRS validation of EIN/SSN information. After registration, suppliers can enter bank data for ACH payments under the "Manage Company Data" tab and register for E-Alerts to receive notifications about relevant solicitations. The guide was revised in June 2017 and includes contact information for the Customer Support Center at (877) 435-7363 for registration assistance.