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Welcome to Purchasing
Home Page for the Department of Purchasing
Click on "Solicitation Tracker" under the Resources section to the left for Specifications, Tally Sheets, and Award Information.
Attention VENDORS: Click Here for to learn how you can participate in the First Annual "Buy Green Expo". Space is limited.
March is Purchasing MonthEvery year during the month of March, private sector and public sector Purchasing Departments alike through out the world are recognized for their contributions to the organizations in which they work. Globally, "March is Purchasing Month". In the City of Newport News, several events during the month commemorate the value of the Purchasing Department. The following events are open to the public. |
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(Above, last year's proclamation) |
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| March 13, 2012: Scheduled Presentation to Receive Proclamation from City Council. | March 21, 2011: Purchasing Department hosts the 1st Annual "Green Vendor Expo". |
The "Green" Vendor Expo is being hosted by the Purchasing Department at the Marriott Conference Center at City Center. At the more than 60 planned vendor booths, get information about new "Green" products available. The public is invited. Click here for more information.
PURCHASING DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
The Purchasing Department is responsible for the purchase of all materials, supplies, services, construction and equipment for all City departments and agencies, and is responsible for the centralized control and disposal of excess, obsolete and salvageable materials and equipment. The Department also oversees operation of the City's Central Mail Service, the Central Warehouse, the City Hall Motor Pool, Graphics Services and the Printshop.
Through our minority program, we seek to facilitate the establishment, preservation and strengthening of small businesses and businesses owned by women and minorities and to encourage their participation in the City's procurement activities.
Use the links in the column at the left for Services & Resources offered on the web and in the column at the right to email staff. Scroll down for special announcements and more information.
