Purchasing Policies
The City of Bridgeport Department of Public Purchases is guided by several established policies. These policies are: To purchase the right product or service, of the right quality, from the right source, for the right price, at the right time. To utilize the principle of competitive procurement and maximize competition whenever practical. To provide all interested and qualified vendors with the opportunity to sell their products or services to the City of Bridgeport. To treat all vendors fairly and equally and to protect the integrity of free competition. To conduct all purchasing in accordance with federal, state and city laws. To maintain accountability through a system of checks and balances, stringent accounting and budget controls, and periodic reports to supervising officials and to the public. To operate economically by generating all possible savings and reducing costs through money-saving measures and encouraging innovation among vendors.
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