1565 First Street Room 205
Sarasota, FL, 34236        
Phone: 941-954-4151    
Fax: 941-954-4157

 Procuring Goods and Services for the City of Sarasota

The Purchasing Division

• Competitively acquires goods and services 
  • BidSync List
  • DemandStar List
• Administers contracts for goods and services View the list of current City contracts
• Approves payment for goods and services in accordance with the City’s Terms and Conditions
• Provides contract and lease management for City-owned properties
• Coordinates the disposal of surplus and obsolete goods

Contact our Staff

Ethics Policy

Code of Ethics for Public Purchasing

Purchasing Thresholds

• $1 - 5,000: Procured with one written quote
• $5,001 - $50,000: Minimum of three written quotes
• $50,001 and greater: Formal Bid or Request for Proposals

Doing Business With the City of Sarasota

Register for BidSync as a City of Sarasota Vendor, and sign up to receive automated notices for City of Sarasota Solicitation Opportunities over $50,000

Bids (ITB)
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Sole Source Request
Formal Request for Quotes
Invitation to Negotiate (ITN)

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