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

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.

Becoming a Registered Vendor è Filling out the Registration Packet, which is available by calling 317/ or online at 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 or

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

Bid Notification Newspaper èIndianapolis Star èIndianapolis Recorder èCourt and Commercial Record Internet è èListServe - Sign-up for notifications Vendor Hotline è

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

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

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

Marketing and Communication Tips Ô Register as a Vendor Ô Sign up for the ListServe 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

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