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City of Indianapolis Marion County. Purchasing Division. Overview of Local Purchasing. IC 5-22 governs the purchase of goods and services for both state and local governments IC 36-1-12 governs public works procurement for local governments
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City of Indianapolis Marion County Purchasing Division
Overview of Local Purchasing • IC 5-22 governs the purchase of goods and services for both state and local governments • IC 36-1-12 governs public works procurement for local governments • Indianapolis/Marion County Municipal Code Section 202- 202 through 204 • Policies and procedures to implement these statutes and ordinances
Small Businesses and Local Purchasing • In 2004, the City of Indianapolis purchased over $302.1 million in goods and services. • Of that amount, nearly $269.5 million or 89% was spent in Indiana. • Further, over $215.7 million or 71% was spent in Marion County and surrounding counties.
Becoming a Registered Vendor • Filling out the Registration Packet, which is available by calling 317/327-4900 or online at www.indygov.org/purch/ • Choosing Commodity Category • Registering for Specific Commodities • Certification as MBE or WBE vendor - contact Jonathan Carpenter in the Dept. of Administration at 317-327-5262 or www.indygov.org/doa/deo
Categories of Purchases • Quotes • < $500 • >$500 but < $1,000 • >$1,000 but < $25,000 • >$25,000 but < $75,000 • Bids -- > $75,000 • Requests for Proposals (RFP) • Public Works Construction
Newspaper Indianapolis Star Indianapolis Recorder Court and Commercial Record Internet www.indygov.org/purch/ ListServe - Sign-up for email notifications Vendor Hotline 317-327-8000 Bid Notification
Vehicle Locators for DPW (RFP) Road Salt Bath Remodeling for four firehouses Duct Work for firehouses Tire Collection and Recycling Janitorial Supplies Coroner Supplies Curb and Sidewalk and Demolition work - every couple of months Upcoming Opportunities
Public Bids Awarded by Boards Call 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 Bid Award
Purchasing Sends Award Letter Insurance - typically required for purchases of goods and services >$25,000 Performance Bonds required on Construction Projects Contracts for Signature Purchase order Received by Vendor Notification to Vendor of Award
Register as a Vendor Sign up for the ListServe email service Become certified as MBE/WBE if applicable Meet with a buyer from the Purchasing Division Research past contracts and methods of procurement Marketing and Communication Tips