The Procurement Division is the designated legal authority to advise, plan, obtain, deliver, and evaluate expenditures for acquisitions of goods and services that are used to fulfill the mission, objectives, obligations, and activities in pursuit of desired policy outcomes on behalf of Manatee County.

The scope of responsibility of the Procurement Division includes minor and complex acquisition activities, spend and value analysis, dispute resolution, supplier performance, procurement training, vendor relations, planning and procurement consulting, purchasing card program administration, contract development, and guiding negotiations from strategy through contract execution.

The overall goal of the Procurement Division is to obtain goods and services for the county in the needed quantity for delivery at the right time from a dependable source offering quality service at competitive pricing.

Our Mission

To procure goods and services, through transparent and efficient strategies, that make Manatee County a premier place in which to live, work and play.

Our Vision

To be a trusted partner who delivers efficient procurement processes, innovative approaches to strategic sourcing, and outstanding customer service in order to generate exceptional value for Manatee County.

Our Values

Reliability – We can be counted on to deliver on our commitments and promises (accountability).
Teamwork - We will work collaboratively with our customers to get the job done (civility).
Integrity- We will strive to earn the trust of our customers by conducting business in a fair and open manner (ethics).
Customer Service – We will be proactive in identifying and meeting our customer’s needs.
Efficiency – We will incorporate effective processes to improve our level of service.
Innovation – We will embrace innovative thinking in all that we do.