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The Purchasing Services Department was established in 1997 by City of Cedar Rapids Resolution 698-4-97. We are a member of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP), the Minnesota Chapter of NIGP and the Illinois Association of Public Procurement Officials (IAPPO).
The City of Cedar Rapids Purchasing Services Department is dedicated to the principles of competition and fairness. Our goal is to ensure that Cedar Rapids taxpayers receive the maximum value for every expenditure. Towards that goal, we encourage qualified suppliers to participate in doing business with the City of Cedar Rapids.
The City of Cedar Rapids procures supplies, materials, equipment and services through a purchasing system that, for the most part, is decentralized. In other words, city departments have authorized buyers who provide the purchasing services for their individual work groups. These departmental buyers are responsible for ensuring that the city's centralized procurement policies are followed. If citywide contracts are available, they are to be used by the departments, rather than soliciting their own bids.
Responsibilities of the Purchasing Services Department include the following:
- Facilitates citywide bids (Examples: office supplies, vehicles, fuel, janitorial supplies).
- Serves as contract administrator for citywide projects.
- Oversees the city's procurement policies.
- Provides guidance to city departments in all areas of purchasing and contract management.
- Serves as a lead agency in intergovernmental agency cooperative purchasing projects.
- Manages the sale of surplus and obsolete equipment, supplies, and materials.
Department Staff
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Purchasing Director
Judy Lehman, CPPB
phone: (319) 286-5022
fax: (319) 286-5130
email
- Purchasing Agent
Diane Rodenkirk, CPPB
phone: (319) 286-5023
fax: (319) 286-5130
email
- Purchasing Agent
Rebecca Johnson
phone: (319) 286-5062
fax: (319) 286-5130
email
- Administrative Assistant
Luanne Carter
phone: (319) 286-5021
fax: (319) 286-5130
email
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Vision:
To excel in public purchasing as a valued resource, fostering innovative purchasing solutions, encouraging professional ethics and maintaining the integrity of open and free competition.
Mission:
The Mission of the Purchasing Services Department is to provide efficient and timely procurement services that maximize the value for each dollar expended using open and fair competition in accordance with the city’s operational purchasing procedures, state and federal regulations, laws rules, policies and procedures.
Values:
 Teamwork
Working together with honesty, integrity, responsibility and accountability.
Professional
Be receptive and use technical skills and knowledge to the customers advantage - lead by example.
Responsive
Administer the procurement cycle in an accurate, timely and fair manner.
Best Value
Purchase the right product, with the right quality, at the right price, and of the right quantity, at the right time, and from the right supplier.
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