How to do Business with Sedgwick County
Sedgwick County is committed to providing
opportunities for participation in bidding processes for all
vendors and it is our desire to incorporate as much diversity as
possible in the procurement and contract activities.
Businesses are encouraged to respond to invitations for request
for bids and request for proposals. In addition, the
County strongly encourages each contractor and/or supplier with
which the County contracts to actively solicit disadvantaged
business enterprises, including but not limited to, minority
business enterprises, woman/owned businesses, small businesses,
and businesses located within the community as subcontractors
and/or suppliers for projects where possible.
As part of the continuing effort to help vendors
succeed in participating in bid process, Sedgwick County
Purchasing is offering training classes in How to do Business
with Sedgwick County.
Vendor Information
The Sedgwick County Purchasing Department
strives to achieve the active participation of our vendors. We recognize that
neither entity can be successful without each other. If you encounter any problems,
please contact us. We will do everything we can to resolve the matter. We feel
that it is vitally important to develop good working relationships with our vendors.
The Sedgwick County Board of County
Commissioners knows how vitally important it is to conserve funds. The competitive
solicitation process is an important part of attaining that objective. Your role, as
a vendor, helps in that effort. Thank you, in advance, for your participation.
Vendor Training sessions are held the 3rd
Thursday of each month at 4 p.m. at 604 N. Main Suite F, Wichita
Training Dates
March 20, April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21,
September 18, October 16, November 20, December 18
The training sessions are designed to help
vendors understand:
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Sedgwick County purchasing policy
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How to fill out bid documents
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How to interpret document language
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How to get paid
Vendors may contact Purchasing at (316) 660-7255
to register to attend a training session and walk-ins are
welcome, although registration is preferred as room size
capacity is limited.
Tax
Responsibility
Sedgwick County is exempt from paying state
sales tax by Kansas State Statute, K.S.A. #79-3606(b). This includes all departments.
We will provide a Project Sales Tax
Exemption Certificate for each project. A project shall be defined as any service
where both products/material and labor are provided by a vendor. There are neither
minimum nor maximum limits. If you have a question or concern as to whether a County
purchase is exempt from sales tax, or desire a Sales Tax Exemption Certificate, please
contact the Purchasing Department.
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