{"id":1107,"date":"2024-04-01T15:21:17","date_gmt":"2024-04-01T19:21:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webtecsinc59.sg-host.com\/?page_id=1107"},"modified":"2025-12-18T15:50:58","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T20:50:58","slug":"purchasing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/miottawa.org\/fiscal-services\/purchasing\/","title":{"rendered":"Purchasing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; module_class=&#8221;wt-grey-curve-bg&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row module_class=&#8221;valign&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.2&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Page Title&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Purchasing<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][dipl_breadcrumb breadcrumb_layout=&#8221;layout2&#8243; separator_text=&#8221;\/&#8221; separator_color=&#8221;#8fa7c5&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;DP Breadcrumbs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_module=&#8221;3486&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/dipl_breadcrumb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;2_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/miottawa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/meet-the-buyer-banner-2025.png&#8221; alt=&#8221;Meet the Buyer Event. 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Purchasing endeavors to maximize the value of funds expended and to provide safeguards for maintaining a procurement system of quality and integrity.<\/p>\n<p>The County is committed to excellence and the delivery of cost-effective services that properly respect value of public tax dollars. To accomplish these objectives, the County engages in purchasing activities that are fair, open, and equitable. The County implements procedures designed to support and maintain an efficient procurement system of cross-departmental collaboration, innovation, quality, and integrity for all Ottawa Funded Units.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_code _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  function receiveMessage(event) {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    if (event.origin !== 'https:\/\/purchasing.miottawa.org') {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  <!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      return;<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    var iframe = document.getElementById('myIframe');<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    iframe.style.height = event.data + 'px';<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  window.addEventListener('message', receiveMessage, false);<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/script><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        <iframe class=\"lazyload\" id=\"myIframe\" data-src=\"https:\/\/purchasing.miottawa.org\/bids\/\" width=\"100%\"  frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        [\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;e3fdc9c6-8c4a-4709-844b-fe4f80105989&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"small\">Forms &amp; Information<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"styled\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/employee.miottawa.org\/?ddownload=5790\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vendor Set-up, W-9 &amp; Direct Deposit<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/miottawa.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/Vendor-Insurance-Requirements.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vendor Insurance Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;a7414aa3-8a27-4932-80b7-62500238f8a2&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h5>Register Your Vendor Account Today<\/h5>\n<p>Later this year, the County will be transitioning to a new eProcurement solution for publishing solicitations and receiving vendor responses. <a href=\"https:\/\/procurement.opengov.com\/portal\/miottawa\">Register your free account now<\/a> to receive email notifications for the County\u2019s Bid\/RFP opportunities. Notifications will begin once the County goes live with this software. Our new eProcurement Portal will allow you to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Register to bid plus subscribe to receive notifications of future opportunities.<\/li>\n<li>Follow updates to existing solicitations so that you can receive amendments and addenda automatically.<\/li>\n<li>Submit questions and receive answers for open solicitations.<\/li>\n<li>Receive guidance through your response to ensure submissions have been accurately completed.<\/li>\n<li>See all formal bid opportunities issued by the County in one location.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Get more information or <a href=\"https:\/\/opengov.my.site.com\/support\/s\/topic\/0TO8X000000Mhi0WAC\/vendor-guides\">help here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;2fdd71f1-a886-4f91-a191-96c9d91d5650&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; theme_builder_area=&#8221;post_content&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.3&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; 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