City of Monroe Operations Center 2401 Walkup Avenue

Purchasing's Mission

• To comply with the legal and ethical requirements of public purchasing and procurement.
• To assure vendors that impartial and equal treatment is afforded to all who wish to do business with the City.
• To receive maximum value for each dollar spent by awarding purchase orders to the lowest responsible bidder, taking into consideration quality, performance, technical support, delivery schedule, past performance and other relevant factors.
• To provide City departments the required goods, equipment, and services at the time and place needed and in the proper quantity and quality.
• To professionally administer the search for sources of supplies, the development of new sources, the selection of suppliers, negotiations, commitment, follow-up, and adjustments.
• To promote good and effective vendor relations, cultivated by informed and fair buying practices and strict maintenance of ethical standards.
• To effect maximum feasible standardization of products used within and among departments in order to minimize stock levels and obtain better prices.