231 E. Baltimore Street
Baltimore
MD 21202
(410) 396-5700
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Bureau of Purchases
We are pleased to announce the establishment of CitiBuy, a 24/7 marketplace for doing business with the City of Baltimore. Transitioning to CitiBuy will allow all municipal agencies to automate, streamline and reduce the complexity of their procurement programs. CitiBuy goes into effect on July 2, 2007.
Because we are instituting CitiBuy, we will no longer be using BidNet (www.govbids.com) to post new requests after July 1. However, we will continue to accept bids for existing posts up through the last closing date. In short, use BidNet to respond to requests posted through July 1. On July 2, look to CitiBuy for all new requests.
Beginning July 2, all vendors will be required to register in CitiBuy in order to do any business with the City of Baltimore that requires the involvement of the Bureau of Purchases.
To maintain your registration as an existing vendor with the City of Baltimore, we ask that you register in CitiBuy between May 1 and June 1, 2007, at www.baltimorecitibuy.org. Thank you for your cooperation in this exciting new venture. The Bureau of Purchases looks forward to continuing our relationship with all of our vendors in an even more efficient and mutually beneficial way.
For questions, please email citibuy@baltimorecity.gov
The City of Baltimore Bureau of Purchases
welcomes you to participate in the City's procurement
process. The Bureau of Purchases is responsible for the
procurement of equipment, services, materials, and supplies
used by the City of Baltimore. To provide the best service
to the City agencies, our buyers are assigned specific
area of responsibility.
Procurement has the responsibility to conduct all negotiations concerning price and condition of sale for all purchases and anticipated purchases for the City of Baltimore and its agencies. Individual departments or employees are not authorized to sign or enter into contracts, or place orders without the approval of procurement for purchases over $ 1,000.00
City Agencies may purchase up to $ 1,000.00 on a direct basis without processing the requirements through the Bureau of Purchases. Dividing larger requirements in smaller purchases under $ 1,000.00 is prohibited. For contracts in the area of General Construction and construction-related disciplines, all bids in excess of $ 25,000.00 the bidder must be pre-qualified for a specific discipline. Contact 410-396-6883 to receive a pre-qualification application.
In order to be placed on our bidder's list, you must complete the City's Bidder Application Form obtainable from the Bureau of Purchases, indicating the types of products and services you provide. In order to obtain a Bidder Application form, please call 410-396-3913 or 396-3620 and 396-3424.
The Bureau of Purchases is located at 231 E. Baltimore
St., Baltimore, Maryland 21202. The office is open from
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Buyers will accept appointments from salespersons daily
from 9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
All bid documents include the proper envelope addressed to the location that the bid is received. All bids are due no later than 11:00 a.m. Awards are based on the lowest responsible, responsive bidder.
An Executive Order states that it is our city government's goal to award 35 percent of city business to minority and women-owned firms.
Please contact the Equal Opportunity Compliance Office (EOCO) 410-396-4355. The Bureau of Purchases has Minority and Women Business Purchasing Coordinators to assist bidders. You may call 410-396-3620 or 410-396-3424.
Bid and performance bonds are not required for procurements less than $ 100,000. However, the bid document will provide additional information. Bid and performance bonds documents are available by calling 410-396-5712.
Our collective mission is to obtain the maximum value for the City of Baltimore and its citizens. We are committed to insuring fairness and equal opportunity in procurement, and to encourage all vendors to conduct business in a non-discriminatory manner. The Baltimore City charter prohibits any employee from accepting gifts or gratuities of any kind at any time.
In August, l998 the City Board of Estimates authorized the establishment of a Small Purchases Procurement Card Program for utilization within city agencies by authorized city employees. The VISA card contractor is the Bank of America. City card holders may use the card to procure certain commodities, but each purchase may not exceed $ 1,000. Vendors are encouraged to accept the credit card and will benefit by receiving prompt payment without submitting invoices. Additional information about the City procurement credit card can be obtained by calling Mrs. Nuncita Johnson, City Credit Card Administrator, at 410-545-1685.