Purchasing
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Introduction
Learn about the Purchasing Division of the Finance Department.
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Department Organization
Each team member is responsible for a subset of commodities and / or duties.
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Online RFP/RFI Information/Vendor Application
Bids / Proposals will be publicly opened by the Washtenaw County Purchasing Division on the date and time specified in the column titled " Open Bid Date & Time " for each individual bid.
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Information for Vendors
View information for vendors including how to become a vendor, electronic payment requests, living wage ordinance poster and more.
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Freedom of Information (FOIA) & Ethics
The Freedom of information Act, Act 442 of 1976, MCL 15.241, is an Act established to provide for public access to certain public records of public bodies. The County of Washtenaw has a rigid code of ethics for its employees.
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Purchasing Business Rules
View the rules surrounding the use of Purchase Orders, Bids and Quotes when Doing Business with the County.
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Bid / Quote Method & Procedures
The Purchasing Division utilizes several different methods of acquisition. The selection depends on the type of product or service requested. The purpose is for standardization of types and methods of bid solicitations and applies to all purchases.
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Recycling & Sustainability
Washtenaw County is actively engaged in recycling and sustainability. The Board of Commissioners has recognized its value and has established initiatives to implement and further efforts in this field.
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Procurement Documentation / Definitions
This page is to help provide guidance and definition of the different acquisition methods and documents used by Washtenaw County in procurement of all goods and services.
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Doing Business with Washtenaw County (PDF)
Read the Doing Business with Washtenaw County Brochure.
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Joint Purchasing Program
The goal of this program is to introduce Washtenaw County Vendors to local 501-c(3) non-profits and municipalities for a mutual benefit.
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Local Vendor Preference
The policy adopted by the Washtenaw County Board of Commissioners shall govern the procurement of goods, services, and food from local vendors located in Washtenaw County and the State of Michigan, effective July 1, 2015.
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Responsible Contractor Policy
Responsible Contractor Policy