ART - Annual Report - 2005 County Purchasing Annual Report 2006

This document is the 2005 Annual Report of the Purchasing Agent. It provides information on the purchasing operations and activity of the County for the calendar year 2005. The report includes charts illustrating the total annual transaction activity, including purchase orders, blanket order releases, and direct payments. It also highlights the use of eCommerce and online bidding to enhance competition and improve operational efficiency. The report mentions the changes made to the County's Charter and Purchasing Code, which have increased production and reduced costs. It discusses the use of the State of Maryland's eMaryland Marketplace website portal for soliciting bids and obtaining competitive prices. The report mentions the use of procurement cards and the savings achieved through their use. It provides statistics on the number and value of transactions for each year from 2001 to 2005. The report also discusses the workload distribution and accomplishments for 2005, including changes to the Purchasing Code, implementation of Access Online, and increased opportunities for small, women, and minority-owned businesses. The report outlines goals for 2006, including eliminating the Printshop Central Stores Fund, releasing a new edition of the Purchasing Manual, increasing M/SBE participation, and creating a P-card newsletter and a web-based print services portal. It mentions the upcoming presentation of the new edition of the Purchasing Manual to the County Council. Additionally, the report mentions that the manual will provide County Departments with the necessary information needed to utilize purchasing services.