Contracts, Procurement, and Risk Management

 

The mission of the department includes providing services while adding value and improvement in the areas of contract development, procurement and risk management; obtaining supplies (defined as consumables, asset inventory, direct purchases, and departmental supplies), Capital, Furniture and Minor Equipment, Leases and Rentals, Service Contracts and Parts in the most cost effective and efficient manner; ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations; maintaining a commitment to excellence through professional ethics and best practices; and, encouraging open competition among vendors through fair negotiation, competitive bidding, and contract buying.