Purchasing

All purchases made by Peterborough County are done in accordance with our Purchasing of Goods and Services Policy, which covers the acquisition of all goods, services and construction projects (By-law 2010-53).

Tenders and proposals are called when a purchase is budgeted to exceed $30,000.00. All tenders and proposals are available online from www.biddingo.com/peterboroughcounty or by pick up at County of Peterborough, 470 Water Street, Peterborough, Ontario K9H 3M3.

Purchasing Principles and Goals for the acquisition of all goods and services:

  • To procure by purchase, rental or lease the required quality and quantity of "goods and services" in an efficient manner and without favouritism.
  • To ensure acquisition of "goods and services" through the application of the highest standards of business ethics.
  • To encourage open competitive bidding on all acquisition and disposal of "goods and services", where practical.
  • To consider "total acquisition costs" including quality, service and availability, rather than the lowest price submitted;
  • To operate a "purchasing" section for the purchase of "goods and services" through the Finance Department.
  • To coordinate the acquisition of like “goods and services” required by more than one department to take advantage of purchasing power.
  • To encourage the procurement of goods and services with due regard to the preservation of the natural environment and the promotion of waste reduction and recycling of waste materials.
  • To have regard to the accessibility for persons with disabilities to the Goods, Services and Construction purchased by the County.

For information or assistance please email purchasing@county.peterborough.on.ca or call (705) 743-0380 ext. 343.

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