With Arlington County Arlington County spends millions of dollars each year on goods and services, a large percentage of which is purchased from local businesses. Doing business with local government can be financially rewarding and can help a business obtain valuable market information.
Local governments purchase virtually any commodity and service available in the community.
The Office of the Purchasing Agent processes and authorizes all purchases of the County except for the County School Board. The County does not certify minority businesses. In order to bid on Arlington County purchase requests, a business must register with the County's purchasing office.