Financial Services Department
Purchasing Division

How to do Business with Outagamie County

Introduction

If you sell a commodity or service, you may find a market in Outagamie County Government. The county purchases a vast array of products and services and purchasing contracts for more than $25 million in goods, services and construction are issued each year.

Since the principal objective of the Purchasing Division is the acquisition of quality goods and services at the lowest possible cost, Outagamie County is constantly seeking new sources of suppliers and welcomes your participation in these efforts.

It is easy to do business with Outagamie County. All purchases are made through a comprehensive system of specifications and competitive bidding procedures which assures that all contracts go to the lowest bid or proposal vendor who can comply with specifications, terms and conditions and have the capacity to deliver.

This document and the information set forth is intended as a general guide. It has been prepared to acquaint you with the information you will need in order to submit bids or proposals for Outagamie County contracts and do business with Outagamie County.

If there are further questions or specific information relating to your firm that are not addressed here, please do not hesitate to contact us at:

Outagamie County Purchasing
Admin Bldg - Level 4
410 S Walnut St
Appleton WI 54911
(920)832-1683
(920)832-1534 - floor fax

(920)832-4577 - computer fax

Purchasing Div - email

purchamc@co.outagamie.wi.us

 

Contents

Types of Purchases

Receiving Bids or Proposals

How to Bid or Submit a Proposal

Special Requirements for Some Bids or Proposals         

How Awards are Made

Vendor’s Responsibilities After Award

Invoice and Payment Procedures

Safety Standards

Buying of Surplus Property

Helpful Hints

This document is published solely to provide general summary information to those wishing to do business with Outagamie County. As such, it is not binding in either a legal or regulatory sense. The purchasing activity of Outagamie County is performed in accordance with applicable laws, Outagamie County ordinances, the Outagamie County Procurement Manual and other applicable rules and regulations which govern, the information in this document not withstanding. In addition, this document does not have the force or effect of any law, rule or regulation and should not be relied upon by vendors in determining their actions or conduct.

Last updated: Friday, October 30, 2009


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