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The Purchasing Department is committed to providing quality service through effective teamwork and communication with vendors and internal City departments alike to fulfill the purchasing needs of the City in a professional, responsive and timely manner in compliance with all City policies and applicable federal, state, and local purchasing laws. Public purchasing is responsible for obtaining the best value for each tax dollar in a fair, efficient, and equitable manner. To achieve this objective, the Purchasing Department seeks to foster as much competition as possible by inviting all who wish to compete for the opportunity to sell to the City of Burleson to do so.
Ethics
All procurement activities for the City shall be administered in accordance with the provisions of the City of Burleson Purchasing Policy, with the express intent to promote open and fair conduct in all aspects of the process.
Awards
The City of Burleson has been awarded the 2022 Achievement of Excellence in Purchasing Award by the National Procurement Institute. The AEP award is earned by public agencies who demonstrate operational excellence. The annual program recognizes procurement organizations that embrace innovation, professionalism, productivity and leadership in purchasing. To qualify for this award, agencies must adopt policies and procedures that demonstrate best practices consistent with national benchmarking standards and performance measures.
- How do I become a registered vendor to do business with the City of Burleson?
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The City of Burleson utilizes Bonfire, a free third party platform.
- Is it necessary to register with Bonfire to do business with the City of Burleson?
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Supplier participation in the Bonfire system is not a requirement for doing business with the City of Burleson. However, it is the quickest and most efficient means for notification of bid opportunities. Bid notices are also advertised in these areas:
- On the bulletin board located at Burleson City Hall, 141 West Renfro Street.
- In the Fort Worth Star Telegram Newspaper
- How do I find out who has been awarded a bid I applied for?
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If you have registered as a vendor you will be notified by email when the bid is awarded. Otherwise, you may contact Justin Scharnhorst at 817-426-9646.
Contact Us
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Purchasing Department
Lauren Seay
Administrative Services Assistant Director
817-426-9897
EmailAndrea Anderson
Purchasing Agent
817-426-9847
EmailAddress
141 W Renfro Street
Burleson, TX 76028-4296Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 5 p.m.