Marion County Contracts and Purchasing Manual Draft V2 (Final Draft).docx

The document outlines the procurement rules and procedures followed by Marion County for acquiring goods, equipment, construction, and services. It emphasizes the importance of open and competitive processes in public procurement to ensure ethical procedures. The county utilizes a decentralized hybrid purchasing program where departments handle material specifications and pricing but are monitored by Contracts and Procurement for compliance. Formal bidding processes are managed by Contracts and Procurement in coordination with departments based on project dollar amounts. The document details the bid preparation and award process, including bid opening, post-bid activities, and verification steps for compliance. It also specifies the dollar limits for different procurement processes and the delegated contract signature authority levels. Additionally, it highlights the requirements for bids related to goods, services, and construction, including bid bonds, insurance, payment bonds, and subcontractor disclosure forms.