Wake County Government's Division of Procurement Services strives to provide all vendors an opportunity to bid on items and services that the County needs to operate efficiently, effectively and with the highest accountability. To achieve these goals, Wake County Government employs both centralized and decentralized procurement operations. As a division of the Wake Count Finance Department, all purchasing activities are governed by N.C. General Statutes.
Purchasing Methods
Purchase Orders
Used primarily for supplies, equipment and materials
Bidding required
Greater than $2,500
Contracts
Used for services and construction projects
Bidding encouraged for services, required for construction projects
Greater than $5,000
P-Cards
Used for small dollar, low volume purchases
No bidding required
Less than $2,500
Bidding/Quotes
Formal bids required a "published notice". That notice may either be a legal ad in the newspaper, or an electronic notice published on a website. Wake County publishes its bids on the Wake County website - Bids and RFPs page.
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Informal Bids |
Formal Bids |
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Equipment, Supplies and Materials |
$30,000 - $90,000 |
$90,000 and up |
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Construction, Renovation & Repair |
$30,000 - $500,000 |
$500,000 and up |
Award is made to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder, taking into consideration quality, performance, and time specified in the contract or RFP.
Wake County may also utilize various cooperative purchasing agreements when needed or necessary.
Surplus Property
Wake County disposes of surplus equipment through an arrangement with the NC Department of Administration, Division of Surplus Property. Wake County property is sold via sealed bids or on-line auctions on the Division's website, www.surpluspropertydivision.com
Vendor Enrollment
Wake County utilizes a Vendor Self Service Portal (VSS) for vendor enrollment. Vendors can create or update their account through this portal. Potential vendors can enroll and include their commodity codes which our buyers can use when looking to purchase specific goods. More information about enrolling can be found here - WC Vendor Self Service
Items required for enrollment:
- Tax Identification Number (SSN/TIN/EIN)
- W-9 or Wake County substitute W-9
- EFT enrollment form with voided check or bank letter
Contact our Vendor Enrollment team at vssvendor@wake.gov with any questions or issues