City of Jackson

Purchasing
Bidding Process

Each department can make purchases up to $2,000 without taking quotes. Any purchase from $2,000 to $9,999 must be accompanied by three quotes and be preapproved before the requisitioning department can make the purchase. Any purchase over $10,000 is made by the Purchasing Department.

A requisition to purchase is submitted by the department head along with the specifications for the items(s) or services(s) being requested. The Purchasing Department then takes that information and compiles a bid package. A legal is faxed to a local newspaper and notice of the Upcoming Bid Opening(s) is placed on the City of Jackson’s website.

Check the website for upcoming bids and if you are interested in a certain bid, contact the Purchasing Department for a bid package. Once bids are received and opened, copies of the submitted bids are forwarded to the requisitioning department for a recommendation. After the recommendation is received and the successful bidder is notified, either Council action is required or a purchase order is awarded.