Latest News

City Warns of Possible Scam 
News Release Posted:
11/20/2009 3:39:27 PM

OCALA, Fla. (Nov. 20, 2009) -  The Ocala Customer Service Office (CSO) has received reports that customers are being called and told that they have a very short time to pay their utility bills or their service will be cut off.

 
Light Up Ocala is Nov. 21 
News Release Posted:
11/9/2009 2:35:11 PM

OCALA, Fla. (Nov. 9, 2009) – Live entertainment, crafts, food, children’s activities, a parade and a visit by Santa all will be part of the 26th annual Light Up Ocala, 2-8:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 21 at the Downtown Square. 

 
Veterans Day Closing 
News Release Posted:
11/6/2009 11:37:48 AM

OCALA, Fla. (Nov. 6, 2009) – City of Ocala administrative offices will be closed Wednesday in observance of Veterans Day. The holiday observance will not cause any disruption to the city’s residential or commercial sanitation collection services.

 
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Latest Bids

RFP 10-002 
Bid Updated:
11/20/2009 9:32:59 AM

Customer Service Management System - Ocala Utility Services
Pre-Proposal Conference on 12/9/09 at 2:00 p.m.
Due Date: 1/5/10 at 3:00 p.m.

 
RFP 10-001 
Bid Updated:
11/20/2009 9:18:32 AM

Lockbox Services - Ocala Utility Services
Pre-Proposal Conference: 12/8/09 at 1:00 p.m.
Due Date: 12/22/09 at 3:00 p.m.

 
ITB 10-007 
Bid Updated:
11/19/2009 3:08:40 PM

Steel or Concrete Transmission & Distribution Poles Ergle to Silver Springs
Due Date: 11/30/09 at 3:00 p.m.
See Addenda

 
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Purchasing Professionals & their
Department Assignments

COMMUNITY SERVICE:
Ray Hamilton
, Purchasing Agent– 352-629-8214
Planning & Development
Recreation & Parks
Fire & Emergency Services

PUBLIC SERVICES:
Kathy Sands
, Purchasing Technician – 352-629-8521  x8620
Engineering
Public Works
Fleet & Facilities Management

SUPPORT SERVICES:
Tami Rapier
, Purchasing Agent – 352-629-8364
City Clerk
H.R.
Risk Mgt.
I.T.
City Manager’s Office
Business & Financial Services
Budget & Management
Long-Term Planning
OPD
TPO 

UTILITY SERVICES:
Jane Hurley
, C.P.M., CPPB, CPPO Procurement Manager
352-401-6967 - Fax: 352-401-6961
Vicki Arnold, Administrative Coordinator
352-401-6966 Fax: 352-401-6961
Electric
Telecommunications
Customer Services
Water & Sewer


Purchasing for the City of Ocala is a decentralized function handled by each individual department.  Each department is responsible for the procurement of all supplies, equipment and services for their use. It ensures that the city receives the best quality for the lowest price, negotiates and executes purchase orders, interviews salesmen, disposes of surplus equipment, and promotes better customer/vendor relations.

Notice: If you have been selected to provide goods or services to the City of Ocala:  Vendors are required to register with the City of Ocala using the downloadable Vendor Registration Form.   The W-9 form & Vendor Registration form are a prerequisite of payment for goods or services. Please direct any questions to Finance at (352) 629-8365.

All formal solicitations are posted to Onvia DemandStar and to the City's Purchasing Bid Processing page, see the links below.

:: Purchasing Links of Interest ::

 

Latest
Public Notices

Public Notice #1123091030 
Notice Posted:
11/19/2009 1:58:07 PM

City of Ocala - Audit Committee Meeting

 
Public Notice #1120090900 
Notice Posted:
11/18/2009 11:58:29 AM

Marion County Post Election Manual Audit for the City of Ocala Run-Off Election

 
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Latest
City Projects

Golf Course Renovation 
Project Updated:
10/22/2009 9:30:57 AM

A major renovation project on the Ocala Golf Club (commonly cadlled "Muni"), located off East Silver Springs Boulevard, is now complete and the course is open for play.

 
Ocala International Airport Control Tower 
Project Updated:
8/27/2009 1:15:51 PM

Control tower at Ocala International Airport soon to serve aviators.

 
Silver River Drainage Project 
Project Updated:
8/27/2009 1:04:22 PM

The Silver River Pollution Reduction Drainage Project is designed to improve the quality of stormwater runoff that flows into the Silver River.

 
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