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    The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania issues certain multiple award contracts under the Invitation to Qualify (ITQ) program, as authorized by Section 517 of the Procurement Code. These contracts may be solicited through either an Invitation for Bids (IFB) or a Request for Proposals (RFP).

    All ITQ contracts, except the PennDOT Rented Equipment ITQ (3516T01), have transitioned to the Jaggaer system.

    Supplier Registration

    To become an ITQ supplier, you must first register as a supplier in the Pennsylvania Supplier Portal.

    Step 1: Obtain a Vendor Number

    All suppliers must have a six-digit Commonwealth of PA Supplier Vendor Number.

    • New suppliers can apply for a six-digit vendor number through the PA Supplier Portal, selecting Option 1 for an SAP Procurement Vendor Number.
    • Existing suppliers should proceed to Step 2 if they already have a vendor number.

    Important: The Commonwealth requires all suppliers to have an Employer Identification Number (EIN) issued by the IRS. If you don’t have an EIN, you can apply on the IRS website. After obtaining your EIN, allow 7-10 business days before applying for a vendor number in the PA Supplier Portal. Visit the PA Supplier Portal Home Page to start the registration process.

    Payments are made via the Automated Clearing House (ACH). To provide your ACH information, log in to the PA Supplier Portal using Internet Explorer, and navigate to "Manage Company Data" in the left-hand margin. Detailed instructions are available on the PA Budget website under "For Vendors" and "PA Supplier Portal Admin Support."

    Step 2: Apply for a Jaggaer Account

    Jaggaer is the Commonwealth’s electronic system for ITQs, RFQs, and RFPs. During registration, you will need to select your Service/Material Categories (Commodity Codes) under the Business Details tab. Instructions for Jaggaer registration are available on the Supplier Service Center website.

    If you experience issues with Jaggaer registration, contact the Jaggaer support team at 1.800.233.1121, option 2.

    Post-Registration

    Once both steps are complete, your registration will remain in "profile complete" status until reviewed. Approval can take 30 to 90 days, depending on the review process.

    For further vendor assistance, refer to the Services for Vendors page on the PA Supplier Portal.

    To view available ITQs, including Statements of Work and Terms and Conditions, visit the ITQ Documents and Info section on the PA Supplier Portal.

    If you have additional questions or would like to schedule a conference call, please contact us.