2. Overview of Local Purchasing è IC 5-22 governs the purchase of goods and services for both state and local governments è IC 36-1-12 governs public works procurement for local governments è Indianapolis/Marion County Municipal Code Section 202- 202 through 204 è Policies and procedures to implement these statutes and ordinances

3. Small Businesses and Local Purchasing è In 2004, the City of Indianapolis purchased over $302.1 million in goods and services. è Of that amount, nearly $269.5 million or 89% was spent in Indiana. è Further, over $215.7 million or 71% was spent in Marion County and surrounding counties.

4. Becoming a Registered Vendor è Filling out the Registration Packet, which is available by calling 317/327-4900 or online at www.indygov.org/purch/ è Choosing Commodity Category è Registering for Specific Commodities è Certification as MBE or WBE vendor - contact Jonathan Carpenter in the Dept. of Administration at 317-327-5262 or www.indygov.org/doa/deo

5. Categories of Purchases è Quotes è < $500 è >$500 but $500 but < $1,000 è >$1,000 but $1,000 but < $25,000 è >$25,000 but $25,000 but < $75,000 è Bids -- > $75,000 è Requests for Proposals (RFP) è Public Works Construction

6. Bid Notification Newspaper èIndianapolis Star èIndianapolis Recorder èCourt and Commercial Record Internet èwww.indygov.org/purch/ èListServe - Sign-up for email notifications Vendor Hotline è317-327-8000

7. Upcoming Opportunities Ô Vehicle Locators for DPW (RFP) Ô Road Salt Ô Bath Remodeling for four firehouses Ô Duct Work for firehouses Ô Tire Collection and Recycling Ô Janitorial Supplies Ô Coroner Supplies Ô Curb and Sidewalk and Demolition work - every couple of months

8. Bid Award Public Bids Awarded by Boards èCall us for date/time/room 317-327-4900 Meetings are usually taped for viewing by the public and can be seen locally on Channel 16

9. Notification to Vendor of Award Purchasing Sends Award Letter èInsurance - typically required for purchases of goods and services >$25,000 èPerformance Bonds required on Construction Projects èContracts for Signature Purchase order Received by Vendor

10. Marketing and Communication Tips Ô Register as a Vendor Ô Sign up for the ListServe email service Ô Become certified as MBE/WBE if applicable Ô Meet with a buyer from the Purchasing Division Ô Research past contracts and methods of procurement

11. Questions?