Purchasing
The purchasing agent is responsible for all aspects of Citywide procurement including the procurement of materials, equipment and contractual services in accordance with the North Carolina General Statues and City policy.
The purchasing agent confers with departmental representatives to determine purchasing requirements and coordinates and participates in the bid specification and request for proposal process, advertises bid openings, presides at bid conferences, recommends the award of bid contracts, tracks bid proposals and ensures compliance with all legal requirements. In addition to purchasing, she manages the procurement card system and handles the City's property, auto and liability claims.
The agent is also responsible for central supply, the mail and office equipment procurement and maintenance.
Bid Requests
Following the closing of the bid process, the City staff will review all bids and will select the lowest responsible bid* to be presented to the City Council or City Manager for formal approval. The City Manager has the authority to approve formal bids for purchases of supplies and equipment for projects ranging from $30,000 to $69,999. Bids of $70,000 and higher are approved by the City Council.
All such contracts shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder, taking into consideration quality, performance, and the time specified in the bids for the performance of the contract.
The City of Morganton City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
Always read the instructions to bidders.
Purchasing Details
The City of Morganton is not bound by any commitment to a vendor by a department. Purchase orders are required for all purchases of $500 or more for all City of Morganton departments
All purchasing procedures for the City of Morganton fall within the guidelines established by the North Carolina General Statutes.
To increase productivity and cost savings for the City of Morganton, a procurement card program has been developed.
Appointments are accepted from 8-5, Tuesdays and Thursdays by appointment only. Call (828) 438-5234 for more information. When making an appointment, the salesperson should clearly state that it is a sales call and give a brief description of the product or service offered.
It is expected for salespersons to be on time and if unable to do so, they should call the Purchasing Department to reschedule their appointment.
Salespersons should have a brief presentation prepared which will explain the essential features of the product or service offered.
The Purchasing staff will be available and on time for all scheduled appointments and will give their full attention to the presentation in order to determine whether the product or service will benefit the City.
Purchasing staff will arrange for the appropriate personnel to be present for the appointment or will assist in arranging a future meeting so that the product/service can be adequately evaluated.
The City of Morganton City Council reserves the right to reject any and all bids.
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The City of Morganton assesses $.46 per $100 in valuation. Taxes paid during July receive a 2% discount; 1% if paid in August.
Automatic Bank Drafts
Want to avoid writing a check and driving to City Hall to pay a bill? Start an automatic bank draft. Just download and the form below and bring the form and a void check to City Hall, or mail both to the City of Morganton, Attn: Business Office, PO Box 3448, Morganton NC 28680-3448.
Bank Draft Form
Karen Duncan • Director
Phone: 437-8863
Billing: 438-5245
The Finance Department is located on the first floor
of City Hall.
City of Morganton • 305 E. Union St. Suite A100, Morganton, NC 28655 • (828) 437-8863