goals and objectives

•  To comply with the Code of Ethics of the City and the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing.
• To obtain and purchase all goods and services at the lowest possible total end-use cost, considering the guidelines     of price, service, quality and delivery.
• To afford all bidders an equal opportunity to quote and compete on equal terms.
• To abide by Florida State Statutes governing the hiring of architects, engineers and surveyors under the Consultant’s Competitive Negotiation Act (CCNA).
• To initiate and maintain effective and professional, public, vendor and agency relationships.
• To buy from suppliers who maintain adequate financial strength, high ethical standards, a record of adhering to specifications, and who will maintain integrity in terms, delivery and a full measure of service.
• To question the quality and types of materials requested in order that the best interests of the City may be served.
• To avoid becoming obligated to any supplier or to engage in any City transaction from which personal benefit may be directly or indirectly derived.