Procurement provides for the establishment of organizational operating processes and support systems to meet the needs of the county. It does this by procuring materials, supplies, equipment, services, and construction at the lowest possible cost consistent with the quality needed to provide the very best service to the public, while maintaining fair and open competition.

Responsibilities

• Follows all of the steps leading to a determination of the appropriate solicitation and contract type, selection of contractor / vendor, negotiation and award of contract, and numerous other administrative actions
• Takes annual inventory and proper accounting of fixed assets, along with the disposal of all surplus inventories, and maintains a central store warehouse
• Establishes and administers a procurement policy and purchasing card program
• Prepares bids, requests for proposal, and requests for quotations to assure full and open competition
• Reviews and approves requisitions, obtains quotes, and issues purchase orders for goods and services needed by departments
• Manages and disposes of all fixed assets and surplus inventories