General Vendor List Application Fiscal Year 2026-2027

The City of Palm Desert is inviting vendors to apply for inclusion on its general vendor lists for fiscal year 2026-2027, with applications accepted on a rolling basis through June 30, 2027. This is a standing prequalification vehicle for goods and contractual or professional services valued up to $250,000 that do not require Department of Industrial Relations registration or prevailing wage compliance.

Local preference is given to applicants holding valid business licenses within the Coachella Valley. Vendors must reapply no less than every 24 months to maintain their status on the list.

Applicants must hold valid licenses or certificates in their respective fields and maintain general liability insurance of at least $1 million per occurrence and $2 million aggregate. Workers' compensation insurance is required with an Experience Modification Rating not exceeding 1.5. Automobile liability insurance of at least $1 million applies only to vendors operating vehicles within city limits or on behalf of the city. Applicants must demonstrate no debarment from public contracting, no OSHA serious or repeat citations within five years, and no convictions for fraud, theft, or dishonesty within three years.

Submissions must include a completed IRS W-9 or W-8 form, current insurance certificates, at least three customer and three supplier references, a statement of unique qualifications, and standard pricing information. All applicants are subject to nondiscrimination certification. Submissions are electronic through the city's procurement portal at https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/cityofpalmdesert. Applications are reviewed regularly and submitted for City Council approval on an ongoing basis throughout the year.