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Common Terms

  • Bid: An offer submitted by a prospective vendor in response to a request for bid issued by the purchasing authority.


  • RFP: Request for Proposal. An offer submitted by the offeror in response to the RFP. A proposal is usually requested in cases where the selection of a contractor is to be made on the basis of performance that is offered rather than on that of price alone.


  • Purchase Order: A written document, which sets out all terms and conditions of a purchase transaction with a supplier.


  • Bidder/ vendor Application: Vendors wishing to be placed on our County bidder/vendor file, may complete a bidder/vendor registration form. Forms are available in our office or may be requested from the Purchasing Department. For your convience, the form is also available in Adobe PDF format (see link below).

    » Vendor Registration Form - vendor_reg.pdf


  • Surplus Property: Items delared surplus to the County's needs are disposed by means of public auction or sealed bids. Auctions or bids are advertised in a paper of general circulation.

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