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Doing Business
with Island County
What Island County Buys
The demand generated
by the various County Departments and Agencies results in a continual
need for Island County to purchase goods, services, and construction
support of every description. The procedures that the County must
follow in order to make these purchases are outlined in the following
documents:
- ICC 2.29 Service Contracts
- ICC 2.30A Purchases, Leases, and Public Works Contracts
- Purchases and Contracts Authority Schedule
These documents are
available at Island County Public Works.
Chances are that the
County is in the market for what you sell!
Purchase of Goods
Island County maintains
a roster of vendors who are interested in selling their products
to Island County. Getting on the list is easy but keep in mind
that's only the first step: follow-up is your responsibility.
Having your name on the list is not a guarantee of purchase. The
vendor process is used for purchases of $25,000 or less.
Construction
By being listed on the
Small Works Roster you will be considered whenever work is available
and when the County needs to obtain competitive bids via departmental
and alternate bid form. All projects will be under $100,000 but
typically, small works roster projects will be less than $10,000.
Regulations for bidding /soliciting quotes are different depending
upon the purchase, amount and funding source of a project, so
you are encouraged to call if you have any doubt about the project
requirements or whether you are being considered. Again, this
list is not a guarantee of work but an opportunity to promote
your business to the County. Invitations for quotations are generally
sent to at least 5 contractors whenever 5 are available.
Services
The County is not required
by law to maintain a list of service providers; however, you are
encouraged to notify the county of your interest and of the type
of service you provide. The county may contract for services under
$15,000 without competitive bids.
Architectural and Engineering Services
Annually, the County
advertises for Architectural /Engineering Services. Please watch
the legal notices for these ads which normally occur in November
and December.
IMPORTANT TO NOTE:
DO NOT bid if you cannot
deliver the goods or services required under the terms and conditions
of the bid.
SUBMIT A "NO BID"
(i.e. notify the County in writing that you do not wish to bid)
if your firm was provided an opportunity to bid.
To be considered for Small Works Projects:
Complete a Small
Works Roster application form. Attend training seminars when
available. Follow-up with County Staff, especially the contact
people listed on the calendar. Read the newspapers. When an informal
bid project is available, quotes are usually secured. Be prepared
by knowing the conditions that apply to Public Works Projects
and the County Insurance Requirements. Familiarize yourself with
the Small Works Roster Checklist used by Island County Public
Works employees in charge of a project. You may need a performance
bond or other form of surety. You will need a Contractor and/or
Business License.
To find out
if you are on the Small Works or Consultants Roster:
Call 360 679 7331
or send an email
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