The process requires advertising in a local newspaper inviting formal sealed competitive bids. Sealed bids will be publicly opened on the bid due date. Abstracts of written bids showing prices and awards are available for your inspection in the Purchasing Department. Due to the quantity of bids received, we are unable to furnish copies of the abstract. These quotes can be obtained either by telephone, fax or mail and are not normally advertised.
Award is made to the lowest responsive vendor meeting specifications.
This is used primarily for services and highly technical commodities. An RFP differs from a formal bid in that proposals may be solicited in a one or two-step process. The award can be to other than the lowest priced vendor. Vendor informational meetings, training and vendor fairs are held to provide an opportunity for small and local businesses to become aquainted with the County procurement process. Vendors should not deliver goods to an alternate address unless authorized by GSA-Purchasing as the processing of your payment will be delayed.