Polk County Sheriff’s Phone# 863-298-6200
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Purchasing Unit
The Polk County Sheriff's Office utilizes Demand-Star for posting bid opportunities. Please visit their website to view current opportunities.
To become a registered vendor with the Polk County Sheriff's Office you will need to fill out a vendor registration form. Please email purchasing@polksheriff.org and request the required forms. Once completed and returned, your information will be entered into our database.
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Goals and Objectives
The Purchasing Section's primary gold and objective is to ensure that the Polk County taxpayers receive quality good and services at the most competitive price. We invite all businesses to participate in our purchasing process.
Mission
The Purchasing Unit is committed to procuring goods and services in the most efficient and cost effective way to achieve the best price consistent with the quality needed to meet the requirements of the Sheriff’s Office.
Values
The Purchasing Unit members shall work together to create innovative approaches to the procurement process for the benefit of our customers and the Sheriff’s Office. The Unit shall strive to create a friendly work environment through teamwork, respect, integrity, and honest communication.
Vision
The Purchasing Unit shall seek to maximize the purchasing power of public funds, while promoting fair and open competition. The Unit shall follow a strict code of ethics, avoiding the appearance of, and preventing the opportunity for, favoritism.
Purchasing staff
Supervisor:
Ashley Provenza, CPPO, NIGP-CPP, CPM, CPPB / 863.298.6308
Purchasing Agents / Specialist:
Patti Jarrett / 863.298.6316
Zachary Kercher / 863.298.6364
Dana Goheen / 863.298.6314
Goods procured
The Purchasing Section is responsible for the purchase of products and services for the agency. Some of these include:
Computer hardware & software
Towing services
Repair & Maintenance of fleet vehicles
Mattresses & bedding for inmates
Food products for inmates
Crime Scene supplies
Duty gear
Handcuffs & leg irons
Bullet proof vests
Ammunition
Uniforms
K-9 services / veterinarian
Prisoner transportation
Professional services for inmates
Printing services
Office supplies
NIGP Accreditation
The Polk County Sheriff's Office has attained the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) Accreditation for Quality Public Procurement Departments (QPPD). This award formally recognizes excellence in Public Procurement by establishing a body of standards that should be in place for a solid purchasing operation.
