The Purchasing Division’s responsibilities include the centralized purchasing of supplies, materials, services, construction and design for all City departments in accordance with State of Florida Statute, City Ordinance, and established Purchasing Policies and Procedures; Supervises property/inventory control which not only tracks all assets of the City, but is also responsible for the disposition of surplus and obsolete City property by State Statute and City Ordinances; serves as a resource group for all City departments and a clearinghouse for Contracts Administration on all procurement related issues. Our client base consists of all City departments.
Other responsibilities include overseeing the City of Fort Myers Asbestos Operations & Maintenance Plan and the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Programs Materials & services less than $3,000 are considered Small Dollar Transactions and can be made within each department by using the Procurement Card (VISA).
Items that exceed $3,000 or more are submitted on a Requisition form and submitted to the Purchasing & Contracts Division for processing.
The Bids/RFP/RFQ are posted:
- In the lobby of the Purchasing Division
- City of Fort Myers website: www.cityftmyers.com
- Advertised in the local paper – Legal section
- Local plans rooms (construction projects)
The City of Fort Myers is continuously seeking vendors, suppliers and contractors who can provide quality products and service at competitive prices. This information is provided so that you may know of procurement opportunities with the City and your role in the purchasing process according to the City’s policies. Given the wide range of goods and services purchased, tremendous opportunity exists for businesses and vendors to do business with the City.
The Purchasing Division’s responsibilities include the centralized purchasing of supplies, materials, services, construction and design for all City departments in accordance with State of Florida Statute, City Ordinance, and established Purchasing Policies and Procedures; Supervises property/inventory control which not only tracks all assets of the City, but is also responsible for the disposition of surplus and obsolete City property by State Statute and City Ordinances; serves as a resource group for all City departments and a clearinghouse for Contracts Administration on all procurement related issues. Our client base consists of all City departments.
Other responsibilities include overseeing the City of Fort Myers Asbestos Operations & Maintenance Plan and the Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Programs Materials & services less than $3,000 are considered Small Dollar Transactions and can be made within each department by using the Procurement Card (VISA).
Items that exceed $3,000 or more are submitted on a Requisition form and submitted to the Purchasing & Contracts Division for processing.
The Bids/RFP/RFQ are posted:
- In the lobby of the Purchasing Division
- City of Fort Myers website: www.cityftmyers.com
- Advertised in the local paper – Legal section
- Local plans rooms (construction projects)
The City of Fort Myers is continuously seeking vendors, suppliers and contractors who can provide quality products and service at competitive prices. This information is provided so that you may know of procurement opportunities with the City and your role in the purchasing process according to the City’s policies. Given the wide range of goods and services purchased, tremendous opportunity exists for businesses and vendors to do business with the City.