WASHINGTON COUNTY APPROVED BUDGET
FY 2026
Purchasing - Department 10520
Contact: Brandi Kentner
Department Description/Function
The Purchasing Department provides the highest quality procurement services to all customers in the most efficient and fiscally responsible manner in accordance with all applicable laws, policies, rules, and regulations. All these objectives are conducted without favoritism.
Goals Fiscal Year 2026
To change the name of the department to Washington County Office of Procurement to more accurately describe the services provided by the department. Fully implement the online bidding system to allow for electronic bid submissions only. The FY2025 goal of implementing the system was successful. We will continue this implementation in FY2026 to eliminate the process of manual submissions. Implement a Certificate of Insurance option within the electronic bidding system. This was an FY2025 goal that was not met due to the need for additional staff training on the software. Implement Contract Management within the new bidding software. Continue with cross training all staff for functions within the department to aid in times of need. This began in FY2025 but will continue in FY2026 with the change in department leadership. Offer refresher session for all procurement-related functions for interested County users. This is an ongoing goal for the department. Streamline all required forms submitted to the Purchasing department. Have all staff members attend procurement-related enrichment and training classes when applicable. Update all department job descriptions to more accurately explain current job responsibilities.
Accomplishments Fiscal Year 2025
Successfully implemented online bidding software. The Procurement Specialist attended procurement-related training classes. The Buyer earned credit to obtain the Certified Professional Public Buyer certification. Created and implemented several Laserfiche forms to streamline processes.
Key Data
FY2023 Actual
FY2024 Actual
FY2025 Estimated
FY2026 Projected
Programs/Services Provided
1,637
1,375
1,400
1,350
Number of Purchase Orders Processed
$47,977,194 $74,293,205 $99,000,000 $75,000,000
Total Dollar Value of Purchase Orders/Grant Contracts
227
249
325
250
Number of Change Orders Processed
2026 Budget Document
166
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