Purchasing FAQ's
How does Johnson County maintain vendor registration?
The Johnson County Purchasing Division feels a company that specializes in this field better handles this service. Johnson County uses DemandStar for vendor notification services. All vendors are also welcome to review the Johnson County Purchasing website to view Invitations for Bid and Requests for Proposal. Vendors may request bid packets directly from the County.
What is the best way to contact the Purchasing Division for information regarding Purchasing questions?
You may contact any Buyer by phone or email directly or the best way to assure that you reach a Buyer is to email “OFM-Buyers”.
What is a term and supply contract and why does Johnson County use them?
A term and supply contract is an open ended contract for specific goods or services that the County uses on a regular basis. The County establishes term and supply contracts to maximize the volume of purchases across all of the departments. Once these contracts have been established, Purchasing requires that the vendor selected be used for applicable purchases.
| The Johnson County Purchasing Division feels a company that specializes in this field better handles this service. Johnson County uses DemandStar for vendor notification services. All vendors are also welcome to review the Johnson County Purchasing website to view Invitations for Bid and Requests for Proposal. Vendors may request bid packets directly from the County. |