How We Do Business

Our sealed bid threshold limit is $50,000.00 and is awarded by City Council generally to the lowest responsive, responsible vendor who meets all the specifications and/or qualifications for the commodity or project being bid. Because the sealed bid threshold is $50,000.00, many times a written or verbal quotation will be solicited. Verbal telephone/e-mail quotations are solicited for items and/or services from $2,500.00 to $5,000.00. Three verbal quotations will be requested either by email or phone for goods and services from $5,000.00 to $14,999.00. Three written quotations will be requested either by email, fax or via an electron quote wire platform for goods and services from $15,000.00 to $49,999.00. City Council approves all acquisitions over $25,000.00. It is the responsibility of the vendor to keep the purchasing department apprised of any and all address changes.  

NOTICE

Effective January 1, 2021, public and private employers, contractors and subcontractors will begin required registration with, and use of the E-verify system in order to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees. Effective January 1, 2021, public and private employers, contractors and subcontractors will begin required registration with, and use of the E-verify system in order to verify the work authorization status of all newly hired employees. 

Enrolling in E-Verify is Easy! It only takes a few simple steps to enroll in E-Verify and begin confirming the employment eligibility of all of your new hires. However, once you start the Enrollment Process you cannot save your progress if it cannot be completed right away, so make sure you have everything you need before you begin. Use the Quick Reference Guide or follow the links provided above and below to help you prepare for enrollment. Need help? Visit the E-Verify Contact Center webpage.

Please see additional information in the E-Verify Info sheet, linked below.