Partnering for Smarter Vendor Finance, Governance, and Service Delivery

Across federal, state, and county levels, public agencies share a common mission—delivering services efficiently and equitably. Yet, behind every infrastructure project, housing initiative, or public safety investment lies a complex challenge: managing vendor contracts, payments, and procurement processes across multiple departments and regulations.

Vendors First is a public procurement finance and digital payment platform that helps government entities pay vendors faster, streamline administrative operations, and strengthen relationships with local suppliers—all while maintaining fiscal control and transparency. We partner with jurisdictions to modernize vendor payment workflows, support small business participation, and help agencies operate more efficiently—saving time, money, and administrative effort.

How Vendors First Works

Invoice Verification
Once your jurisdiction approves a vendor invoice, Vendors First purchases it at a discount—paying the vendor immediately.
Digital Settlement Account
Vendors First manages all disbursements, reconciliations, and status tracking through a secure digital wallet system, integrated with your existing accounting processes.
Payment Flow & Reimbursement
The jurisdiction pays Vendors First on its regular payment schedule. Vendors enjoy immediate liquidity, while the government maintains its normal fiscal calendar.
Transparency & Analytics
Real-time dashboards provide full visibility into vendor payments, performance metrics, and financial activity—enhancing oversight and accountability.

Result: Vendors are paid in days instead of months, procurement teams gain efficiency, and jurisdictions reduce administrative overhead without altering their budget structures.

Governance & Authority

Every jurisdiction operates under its own governance structure—whether as a Charter County, under Home Rule authority, or guided by ordinances and resolutions.

Vendors First adapts to your governance framework, ensuring compliance with existing laws, policies, and board approvals.

We support your governance priorities through:

Compliance-ready solutions tailored to your jurisdiction’s authority
Built-in transparency and accountability reporting

Performance metrics that help boards track efficiency, vendor participation, and savings
By integrating governance and technology, Vendors First strengthens the link between policy, performance, and public trust.

Planning & Land Use

Counties and municipalities rely on Comprehensive Plans (Master Plans) and zoning ordinances to shape long-term growth. Yet, these projects depend on vendors who can meet deadlines and manage costs effectively.

With Vendors First:

Vendors gain immediate working capital to pursue more contracts.
Jurisdictions attract stronger, more diverse competition for public projects.
Planning departments see faster execution of conditional use permits (CUPs), variances, and annexations by well-capitalized vendors.

When vendors are paid promptly, projects move forward without delays—strengthening economic development and public confidence.

Budget & Finance

From General Funds to Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs), public budgets must balance short-term obligations and long-term priorities. Payment delays can strain cash flow and inflate administrative costs.

Vendors First brings predictability and savings:

Vendors receive early payment, reducing complaints and follow-ups.
Jurisdictions preserve budget integrity—no new debt, no disruption to appropriations or bond issues.
Agencies can better manage property tax-based mill levies and capital allocations through improved forecasting.

This model supports fiscal sustainability while reducing administrative friction in procurement and finance offices.

Public Administration & Services

Public agencies deliver essential services—from public safety and emergency management to public works and human services. These functions depend on reliable vendors and predictable payments.

Through intergovernmental agreements (IGAs) or direct partnerships, Vendors First helps agencies:

Ensure faster, guaranteed payments for contractors and service providers.
Digitize financial workflows for better coordination across departments.
Reduce staff workload in accounts payable and procurement units.

Result: smoother operations, stronger vendor relationships, and improved service continuity for communities.

Meetings & Decision-Making

Jurisdictional boards depend on processes like consent agendas, quorums, motions to table, public comment periods, and executive sessions to govern effectively. Vendors First strengthens these decision-making processes by providing:
Data dashboards that visualize payment cycles, vendor satisfaction, and fiscal efficiency.
Transparency tools that enhance board discussions and public confidence.
Consistent reporting to help elected officials make informed, evidence-based decisions.
Your board can easily track vendor engagement, project progress, and cost efficiency—all in one place.

Policy & Strategy

Effective governance requires balancing stakeholder interests, fiscal prudence, and community outcomes. Vendors First helps jurisdictions integrate best practices, sustainability, and performance metrics into procurement strategy.

Strategic outcomes include:

Expanded access for small, local, and minority-owned vendors
Measurable improvements in vendor satisfaction and bid participation
Alignment with transparency and accountability standards
Long-term cost savings and process sustainability

By modernizing how governments pay vendors, Vendors First advances both fiscal efficiency and public equity goals.

Why Federal, State, and County Leaders Partner with Vendors First

Save Time and Administrative Costs

Manual invoice tracking and check processing consume significant staff hours. Vendors First automates validation, communication, and settlement—freeing up finance and procurement teams for higher-value work.

Strengthen Local Economies

By providing immediate liquidity on approved invoices, small and minority-owned businesses can participate in more bids, helping jurisdictions meet local contracting goals and economic development targets.

Maintain Fiscal Control and Transparency

Our model operates entirely within existing payment cycles and appropriation processes. Jurisdictions retain full fiscal authority while gaining access to real-time audit trails, dashboards, and compliance reports.

Improve Vendor Relationships

Consistent, predictable payments lead to more competitive bids, fewer disputes, and faster project completion—enhancing your jurisdiction’s reputation as a business-friendly partner.

Alignment Across All Levels of Government

LEVEL	CHALLENGE	VENDORS FIRST SOLUTION
FEDERAL AGENCIES	Complex vendor payment timelines	Accelerated settlement for small business and set-aside contractors
STATE GOVERNMENTS	Fragmented systems across departments	Unified vendor payment platform integrated with state finance systems
COUNTIES & MUNICIPALITIES	Manual AP processes and limited vendor access	Automated digital wallet and invoice financing tailored to local governance

A Trusted Partner in Public Finance Innovation

Vendors First collaborates with financial institutions such as CIBC and regional banks to ensure full regulatory compliance under KYC, AML, and treasury standards.

We work with treasurers, controllers, and procurement officers to implement secure, transparent solutions that fit seamlessly into existing systems—requiring no new legislation or disruptive change.

Get Started

Partnering with Vendors First is fast, secure, and scalable. Let’s build stronger, more efficient procurement ecosystems—together.

Here’s how to begin:

Schedule a consultation with our Jurisdiction Partnerships Team.
Receive a customized cost-savings and implementation analysis.
Pilot the Vendors First digital payment solution in your department or county.

Vendors First – Jurisdiction Partnerships Team
Email: email@vendorsfirst.club
Website: www.vendorsfirst.club