The Purchasing Agent shall administer an effective program for the County
by:
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Carrying out the policy directives of the Commissioners' Court;
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Providing timely, effective and efficient service to using departments
and to vendors doing business with the County;
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Maintaining open communication with departmental representatives
and the public;
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Controlling and reducing the cost of purchasing supplies, materials
and equipment services;
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Encouraging free and open competition in bidding.
In accordance with the Texas Local Government Code §262.011(a),
the Jefferson County Purchasing Agent is appointed by and accountable
to a Board comprised of three (3) District Judges and two (2) members
of the Commissioners' Court. The Purchasing Board appoints the Purchasing
Agent for Jefferson County to a two-year term and approves the budget
for the Purchasing Department, including the Purchasing Agent's salary.
The Jefferson County Purchasing Policy is to:
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Seek the best quality, lowest priced goods and services that meet
the needs of the County and its personnel;
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Provide all responsible vendors and contractors with equitable access
to servicing the needs of Jefferson County and its personnel through
competitive acquisition of goods and services;
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Comply with all federal and state laws that apply to county purchasing
and comply with the policies and procedures outlined in this manual;
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Manage County assets and inventory so that replacement costs are
minimized and County can account for all assets. All transfers in
or out of county departments must be made by this office and approved
by Commissioners' Court; and
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Dispose of all surplus, salvage, seized and abandoned property in
a manner that both provides the most benefit to the taxpayers of Jefferson
County and complies with the law.The Purchasing Department is committed
to promote effective, professional and consistent procurement in Jefferson
County, as well as supporting the public belief that tax dollars are
wisely spent.
Sincerely,
Naomi Lawrence-Lee
Jefferson County
Purchasing Agent
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