All City of Southfield offices and facilities will be closed to the public beginning Thursday, November 19 until at least Wednesday, December 9, 2020 or further notice in accordance with the most recent state of Michigan public health order. All essential public safety and public works services and departments will continue to function as normal. The City’s Emergency Operation Center (EOC) has been activated and City hall will continue operating during minimum core hours Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Residents will still be able to conduct most city business online and through City Hall’s main drop box 24/7 as well as via phone during the City Hall core hours.
Purchasing Department
The Purchasing Department is a centralized operation servicing all departments of the City of Southfield. The primary responsibilities of the department include:
- review and approve all requisitions for tangible items and services;
- conduct formal bids for all items exceeding $10,000, in accordance with the City Charter and the Purchasing Ordinance;
- ensure compliance with special regulations governing bids to be awarded under Federal grants;
- reallocate usable surplus property within the City or dispose of it by auction or other suitable means;
- allocate, maintain, purchase and replace office equipment for City departments;
- and research and evaluate bid specifications, products, services, and vendors.
The Purchasing Department actively participates in cooperative purchasing agreements with other tax supported agencies as a way to maximize the use of our tax dollars. These agreements include contracts that have been bid by the Oakland County Purchasing Department and the Road Commission for Oakland County, as well as member agencies of the Michigan Inter-Governmental Trade Network (MITN) consortium.
