Become a Vendor

Doing Business with IHC

Are you interested in doing business with the Inkster Housing Commission?

Do you wish to build your capacity as a vendor?

Can you provide quality service to our residents and community?

If your answer is “yes” to all 3 questions, be partners with the Inkster Housing Commission.

We have been in service since 1950 and provide a wide array of services for our residents and property portfolio. Join us by registering your business.

The Inkster Housing Commission utilizes a number of resources to publish solicitations, including the Housing Agency (e-Procurement) Marketplace, an online service.

Vendors are encouraged to register their company to learn of IHC solicitations and to obtain solicitation documents.

Section 3 Businesses, Minority-Owned Business Enterprises (MBEs), and Women-Owned Business Enterprises (WBEs) are encouraged to respond to IHC solicitations.

How to Obtain the RFP Documents on EProcurement Marketplace

Access ha.internationaleprocurement.com (no “www”).
If an entity has a login, enter their e-mail address and password on the upper left side of the page. Then click on the “Login” button on the upper left side.
If an entity does not already have a login established, look for “Sign-up now:” on the lower left side and click on the appropriate hyperlink (i.e., “As a Vendor” or “As a Housing Agency”) to sign up for access.
Follow the listed directions to create an account. 5. If you have any problems in accessing or registering on the Marketplace, please call customer support at (866) 526-9266.

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Vendor Invoice Payment Process

Purchase Order Invoices

The Inkster Housing Commission (IHC) standard payment terms are 30 days from the date the invoice is received. To help facilitate the payment process, please follow the steps below.

Submittal:

Vendors should email invoices inksterap@inksterhousing.org. All invoices must adhere to the following criteria, or they cannot be processed for payment:

Obtain an Inkster Housing issued PO prior to rending goods and services.
Invoice should reference a IHC issued purchase order (PO) number with available funds.
A unique invoice number, not to exceed 15 characters.
Vendor/Company name, along with a business remittance address.
Invoice date is present.
Goods and/or services, along with itemized pricing (quantity and unit price), is detailed.
Current amount due is totaled.
Inkster Housing Work Completion Form for services.
Proof of Delivery for goods.
Quotes, statements, or work orders are not invoices and will not be processed for payment.

Processing:

Invoices are reviewed and processed by receipt/date, oldest to newest, in accordance with the terms of the PO.

Payment:

Payment is issued in accordance with the terms of the PO. Payment methods include, ACH/direct deposit, and paper check.

Unpaid/Rejected Invoices:

Invoices may be rejected for various reasons:

Invalid invoice
PO number is not included or submitted with the invoice
No Work Complete Form for services
No proof of delivery for goods

inksterap@inksterhousing.org

Become a Vendor

Doing Business with IHC

How to Obtain the RFP Documents on EProcurement Marketplace

Vendor Invoice Payment Process

Purchase Order Invoices

Vendor Application

Application Submission