The City of Charlotte has 14 Key Business Units (KBUs). Each KBU performs a function to service the City’s citizens either directly or through a supporting role. In order for each KBU to perform its necessary functions, the City purchases goods or services from commercial vendors. The City’s Procurement Service Division (PSD) is responsible for the majority of purchasing and contracts. However, each KBU has wide discretion in its purchasing ability so that it can obtain the goods or services for its particular needs.
The City starts the process of purchasing a good or service by soliciting offers from prospective vendors. Solicitation for offers is the City’s method of announcing to the public its plans of acquiring a good or service. Solicitations come in the form of a RFQ (Request for Quote), RFP (Request for Proposal) or ITB (Invitation to Bid).
Purchases and contracts for goods or services greater than $100,000 (known as Formal purchases/contracts) are advertised in local newspapers, North Carolina Interactive Purchasing System (NCIPS), on the City’s website (charmeck.org) or through direct contact (phone/fax/email).
Purchases and contracts for goods or services less than $100,000 (known as Informal purchases/contracts) are not subject to public advertisements. Informal purchases or contracts can be made through direct contact (phone/fax/email).
Small Businesses seeking to do business with the City of Charlotte are strongly encouraged to seek
Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Certification.
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