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Depending on the value of purchases and contracts, policies differ regarding the method of purchase and the level of approval needed. Items under $1,500, for example, require no competitive bidding, while purchases over $100,000 generally must be approved by the Board of Supervisors. The County also develops non-exclusive negotiated agreements that enable County departments to take advantage of opportunities to acquire supplies, materials, equipment and value-added services at prices that are substantially lower than through other procurement methods.

Highlights

Fraud Hotline Report Issued
The Auditor-Controller has released its Fraud Hotline Report for Jan. 1 - June 30, detailing reports it received of suspected fraud incidents and misconduct by County employees, contractors and vendors. More than 400 new cases were opened.

Vendors Have Online Access
Vendors can register online to see open bids, be placed on bid lists and be notified by e-mail of county bids.

Liability Insurance for Contractors
The County has established a program to assist contractors deemed qualified by departments to provide services, but who are unable to obtain or afford County-required liability insurance coverage. General contractors, consultants, subcontractors and tenants can be covered.

Vendor Workshops
Learn the procurement processes with County and federal agencies by attending a seminar sponsored by the County Offices of Small Business. Classes are scheduled throughout 2009.

Doing Business with LA County Links

	About Purchasing & Contracting The website acquaints you with the County's purchasing and contracting programs.
	Bids Bids and awarded bids and contracts are listed on this website.
	Community Business Enterprise Program Learn about the program that maximizes opportunities for minorities, women, disadvantaged, and disabled veterans to do business with the County.
	Construction Contracting Manual A general overview is provided of the County's contracting process.
	Contract Managers This directory lists service contract managers offices.
	County Insurance and Indemnification A variety of methods is used to handle risk exposures when dealing with vendors and contractors.
	Definitions A list of definitions provides information contractors should know to do business with the County.
	Jury Service Program Contractors are subject to the County's ordinance related to employee jury service.
	Living Wage Program The Living Wage ordinance applies to all Proposition A and cafeteria services contracts.
	Master Agreements for Services Master agreements are used for pre-qualified contractors available for specific services.
	Office of Small Business This office assists companies doing, or wishing to do, business with the County.
	Procurement Office Contacts Contacts are provided for procurement offices for commodity purchases.
	Small Business Liaisons County representatives available to help small business suppliers or contractors.
	What the County Buys A list has been compiled to assist vendors match what their firm supplies to what type of products and services the County buys.

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Did You Know?

There are 37 County departments.

The County requires its vendors and contractors to be in compliance with child, family and spousal support obligations.

The County has a Living Wage requirement for contractors.

County contractors must provide employees with paid jury service.

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