Procurement Services want you to take part in the bidding process. If you’re not already a member of the Local Business Directory, scroll down to the end of this page to sign up for e-notifications about new bid opportunities.

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All current bids, quotes, proposals, or requests for qualifications are also available at the department’s office and on DemandStar.

Local vendor requirements

Local vendor: a Marion County resident, firm, or corporation which:

1. Has headquarters, manufacturing facilities, or a locally-owned franchise located in, or having a street address within, the legal boundaries of Marion County for at least year immediately prior to the issuance of the request for quotation or formal bid solicitation (NOTE: post office boxes do not qualify as a business address);
2. Thirty percent or more of its full-time employees have primary residences located within the legal boundaries of Marion County; and
3. The owner or principal officer of such local vendor maintains a primary residence within the legal boundaries of Marion County.

Application checklist

Local businesses interested in doing business with Marion County may sign up to receive instant bid notifications through the county’s Local Business Directory.

The directory contains listings of local vendors for dozens of services ranging from building and road construction, electrical repairs, plumbing, and tree trimming, office machine repairs, internet, and printing services. All county commission departments and offices are required to use this directory when soliciting quotes.

Submit a request to update your contact information in the directory.

Procurement Services uses the DemandStar system to provide information about current solicitations to potential contractors, consultants, other vendors, and the general public. The system allows subscribers to receive information about current solicitations quickly at any time of day. Subscribers may also use the system to obtain copies of bids and requests for proposals (RFPs).

Current solicitations via DemandStar

To view all current solicitations estimated at $25,000 or higher, visit our Legal Ads page.

For questions about our current solicitations, contact Procurement Services during regular business hours, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Contact DemandStar at any time at 800-711-1712.