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mission

Mission

We support City departments and programs by buying high quality goods and services at a reasonable price.

vision

Vision

To become the best-in-class procurement services organization serving the best interest of the City and its residents.

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Values

  • Integrity and Compliance: Serve as the steward of the procurement process ensuring compliance with the City Code of Ordinances, State Laws, and Federal regulations.
  • Customer Service: Serve as a trusted source of procurement resources, education, and information for City departments.
  • Sustainability and Diversity: Engage and build a diversified supplier base.
  • Strategic Sourcing: Use strategic sourcing methods to provide best value goods and services for the City.
  • Financial Stewardship: Commitment to excellent financial stewardship and fiscal responsibility for procurement transactions.

 

 

Vendor Center

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The staff in the Purchasing office works to maximize business opportunities for Providence’s local vendors by committing to a transparent, competitive bid process for all purchases and sales. See below for a step-by-step outline of what to expect when moving through our bid process as well as clarity on whom to contact with questions along the way.

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Board of Contract & Supply

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The Board of Contract and Supply presides over all purchasing and procurement over $20,000 (for construction projects) and over $10,000 (for all other purchases of materials, supplies, services, equipment, and all other necessary categories of procurement for the City of Providence). Additionally, emergency work that is being done in the city must come before the board for payment approval. The board meets bi-weekly at City Hall, Conference Room 305. These are public meetings and are streamed live on our Youtube channel.

For information about the Board of Contract and Supply members, agendas, minutes, and the meeting calendar please visit our Open Meetings Portal.

Open Meetings Portal

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Contact

Providence City Hall
25 Dorrance Street, Room 408
Providence, RI 02903

Phone: 401-680-5264