Purchasing

Overview

A function of the Finance Department, the objective is to provide professional procurement service, guidance, and assistance to city departments in obtaining goods and services. To exercise ethical practices and fair competition in our dealings with vendors in areas of procurement. To continue to strive for the most economic, innovative, and expeditious methods to achieve the city’s purchasing requirements through research and staff development.

The City of Dahlonega is committed to maintaining high standards for procurement based on fair, ethical, and professional business practices while promoting open competition in accordance with applicable laws, statues and ordinances.

Contracts for bids are awarded to the lowest most responsive and responsible vendor whereas contracts for proposals are awarded to the vendor whose proposal provides the best overall value and best meets the needs of the City.