The City of Grande Prairie’s (the “City”) Supply Chain Management and Procurement Department leads the acquisition of goods and services on behalf of the City. It is committed to providing professional expertise in procurement, risk management, and supply chain management for all of the City.
We stand by our commitment to ensure that all acquisitions are conducted in the appropriate manner as per City Procurement Policy 310, and apply the following procurement principles to everything we do:
- Fairness and transparency
- Financial oversight and management
- Risk management
- Integrity
- Social impact and sustainability
Procurement Policies and Procedures
In accordance with the City’s procurement policy (Policy 310), all acquisitions greater than $75,000 for goods/services and $200,000 for construction are posted publicly unless specific exemptions or criteria set out in the Policy are met. For purchases under $75,000 for goods/services and $200,000 for construction, the City may request quotes directly from a minimum of three vendors.
A formal process is not required for purchases of less than $10,000. In addition, a corporate purchase card may be used for those purchases.
Current Bid Opportunities
The City of Grande Prairie is committed to promoting purchasing methods and contract awards that encourage open competitive bidding processes. Notices for all procurement opportunities are posted on the Alberta Purchasing Connection (APC) website and the City's Bids & Tenders website.
Public bid opportunities (including any addenda, amendments, and additional information) can be accessed via Bids & Tenders. It is the sole responsibility of suppliers to monitor Bids & Tenders and check for updates.
Set up your Bids & Tenders Account to access the City’s bid opportunities. Please note that when setting up your account you will be required to select the City’s categories that match your business interest.
Unsolicited proposals and sales calls
Like other public bodies, the City acquires goods and services through a structured process and therefore will not respond to unsolicited requests to share product or service information. Suppliers should not directly contact City employees to market their goods or services or to seek out opportunities. If the City does have an interest in your products or services, or if the City wishes to pursue discussions with you, the City, through the Supply Chain Management and Procurement Department, will initiate those communications in compliance with our corporate policies, procedures and practices.
Existing suppliers are reminded to maintain and limit their communications with respect to their product offerings to their designated City representative or, in the absence of a designated representative, to the Supply Chain Management and Procurement Director.
The City recommends suppliers keep apprised of our current needs and requirements by referring to the APC website and Bids & Tenders for current opportunities.