Purchasing

Purchasing is a Division of the Office of Financial Management and Budget Department.

Mission

The mission of the Purchasing Division is to economically procure materials, supplies, equipment, and services by conducting fair and open competition within applicable Florida Statutes, Clewiston's Ordinances, and Resolutions.

Values Statement

The primary objectives of the procurement organization extend beyond the traditional belief that procurement’s primary role is to obtain goods and services in response to internal needs. These primary objectives include:

  • Support operational requirements 

  • Manage the purchasing and contracting process equitably, efficiently, and effectively 

  • Develop strong relationships with other functional groups and stakeholders 

  • Support organizational goals and objectives 

  • Promote free, open competition and equal opportunity for all vendors and suppliers.

  • Monitor vendor performance to ensure reliability.

  • Keep abreast of current developments in the field of Purchasing.

  • Maintain and guarantee the integrity of the city's procurement program, the warehouse facility and its inventory.

The Purchasing Department is committed to the fair, equitable, and timely acquisition of goods and services for the City of Clewiston, and to cultivating an ethical and professional environment. Using technology, competition, and best practices, we strive to bring the greatest value to the City and its residents in an efficient and cost-effective manner. The Department embraces the Values and Guiding Principles of Public Procurement, which are:

  • Accountability 

  • Ethics 

  • Professionalism 

  • Services 

  • Transparency 

  • Fairness

Vision Statement

To contribute ethically to the strategic goals of the City by employing technology and best practices to achieve efficiencies, transparency, cost savings, and fairness in the City’s daily procurement efforts to enhance a great hometown, great neighborhoods, great schools, and great parks.

Website Purpose

We hope that this site will prove valuable and will assist in making your business experience with Clewiston an efficient and pleasant one.

Deliveries will not be accepted between the hours of 12 Noon and 1:00 p.m. 

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