Business Reps Invited to Vendor Forum

From the City of Sarasota:

SARASOTA, FL: Vendors interested in doing business with the City of Sarasota are invited to attend an informational Vendor Forum on Wednesday, November 9 at 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. Representatives with the Purchasing Division will discuss proposed streamlining measures to the City’s procurement process to make doing business with the City more efficient.

The location of the forum will be finalized based upon the number of vendors interested in attending. There is no cost to attend. Individuals are asked to RSVP by the end of business on Monday, October 31. To RSVP click here.

“This will be a meet and greet where we can talk with vendors,” said David Boswell, Purchasing General Manager. “We’d like to share plans we have in the works to make the process less bureaucratic. That includes reducing the number of original copies required for an executed contract, streamlining how some change orders are handled and other procedures. We also want to hear from vendors and get their input about the process.”

The procurement process ranges from purchasing office supplies to architectural services to construction engineering. Observing and adhering to State of Florida government procurement laws can be complex.

Approximately 1,800 vendors have downloaded information about doing business with the City of Sarasota.

“Anyone who currently is doing business with the City of Sarasota or would like to in the future should attend this forum. We’re committed to making this the best procurement operation it can be for businesses and for the City,” said Mr. Boswell.

The Procurement Division plans to hold vendor forums at least once a quarter.

For more information, contact David Boswell, Purchasing General Manager: 941-926-6448

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