How to Register as a Vendor in West Virginia

Where: wvOASIS Vendor Self-Service (VSS)
Cost: Free to create a VSS account and bid; $125 annual registration fee to receive purchase orders or contracts above an aggregate threshold (the registration page says over $5,000, the Vendor Procurement Guide says over $2,500)
How long: unknown
Last checked: 2026-09-27

What it's for

The West Virginia Purchasing Division buys for most state agencies and posts its solicitations in the West Virginia Purchasing Bulletin. The Bulletin is "available only through the Vendor Self-Service portal in wvOASIS." A VSS account lets you get email notices for your commodity codes and respond online. Paying the annual fee makes you a fully registered vendor who can receive larger contracts.

Have this ready

Legal business name(s), physical address, and phone number
A "current active federal tax identification number" (FEIN)
Dun & Bradstreet number, "if possible"
UNSPSC commodity codes for what you sell (optional but recommended)
A credit card or other payment method for the $125 fee, if your contracts will pass the threshold
Good standing with the West Virginia Secretary of State, State Tax Department, and Insurance Commission. The guide says these are checked before an award.

Steps

The state lists these steps:

Create a free Vendor Self-Service login at wvOASIS.gov.
Enter your business information.
Pay the annual fee, if it applies.
Add commodity codes so you get notices and so buyers can find you.
Watch the Purchasing Bulletin in VSS for opportunities.
Respond to solicitations as each one directs.

If you can't register online, paper forms WV-1 and WV-1A are available from the Purchasing Division.

After you register

"Vendors can receive email notifications when any solicitation is posted" for your registered commodity codes.
The paid registration "is in effect for one year." You'll get a reminder email in VSS and a letter "within 30 days of" expiration.
Keep your contacts and codes current in VSS.
Register (and pay, if required) "before goods are delivered or before services are performed."

Watch out for

The fee threshold doesn't match between official sources. The registration page says $5,000 and the Vendor Procurement Guide says $2,500. If you expect more than $2,500 in state orders a year, plan on paying the $125. Sole-source purchases are exempt, and branches that share a tax ID pay once.
Spec writers can't bid. Anyone "paid to custom design or write specifications" can't bid on that solicitation.
Highways are separate: the Division of Highways (road construction) is "statutorily exempt" from Purchasing Division rules and posts its own lettings. Architect and engineering work uses an Expression of Interest process, and some agencies also post their own bids.
SWaM (small, women- and minority-owned) certification is separate from registration and must be renewed every two years.
Paid services: the VSS account is free, and the only state fee is the $125 paid to the Purchasing Division.

Certifications and bid preferences in West Virginia

West Virginia Small, Women-, and Minority-Owned Business (SWAM) Certification

Standard bid forms for West Virginia

These are the forms bidders are most often asked to sign or attach on West Virginia state bids. Each bid lists exactly which ones it needs, and many agencies attach their own copies, so always use the version in the bid documents when there is one.

State of West Virginia Purchasing Affidavit Notarized

Sworn statement that you do not owe the state or its subdivisions more than $1,000 in debts (any amount in default for construction contracts) and are not in employer default.

When: Required with state contract bids; notarized (W. Va. Code 5-22-1(i), 15A-3-14)

WV-1A Vendor Registration and Disclosure Statement (WV-1A)

Vendor registration with the Purchasing Division; also where you claim minority, woman, small, veteran or disabled-owned status. A $125 annual fee applies if your competitive state purchases exceed $2,500 a year.

When: All vendors selling to state agencies (W. Va. Code 5A-3-12)

Addendum Acknowledgement Form

Confirms you received every addendum; failing to acknowledge addenda can disqualify your bid.

When: Any solicitation that has addenda

Certification and Signature Page

Your signed certification that you reviewed the entire solicitation and your bid is binding and complies with it.

When: All Purchasing Division solicitations

Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification

Certifies you did not use federal funds to lobby for the contract.

When: Federally funded awards exceeding $100,000

Federal Funds Addendum Certification

Certifies compliance with federal procurement rules (2 CFR 200.317-200.327) on contracts paid with federal money.

When: Solicitations funded with federal funds

West Virginia Contractor License (Contractor Licensing Board)

A state contractor license, issued through the Division of Labor, is required for most construction work and its number must be on construction bids.

When: State and local construction bids

Common questions

Is it free to register as a vendor in West Virginia?

Free to create a VSS account and bid; $125 annual registration fee to receive purchase orders or contracts above an aggregate threshold (the registration page says over $5,000, the Vendor Procurement Guide says over $2,500)

Where do I register to bid in West Virginia?

wvOASIS Vendor Self-Service: https://wvoasis.gov/VSS/Default

How long does West Virginia vendor registration take?

unknown

What forms do I need to bid on West Virginia state contracts?

Each bid lists its own forms. Ones bidders are commonly asked for include: State of West Virginia Purchasing Affidavit; WV-1A Vendor Registration and Disclosure Statement; Addendum Acknowledgement Form; Certification and Signature Page; Byrd Anti-Lobbying Certification. The full list with links to the official blank forms is on this page.

Sources

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