Welland’s purchasing division coordinates the City's acquisition of goods and services. Our primary objective is to provide the best value cost-effectively. This is achieved through teamwork and participation in the procurement process. We strive for best-in-class cost and quality to meet client expectations.
Our involvement in the early stages of the acquisition cycle maximizes purchasing power through integrity, equality, efficiency, and effectiveness.
The City of Welland participates annually in various buying groups such as the NPPC, LAS, OECM, Canoe, and other recognized government buying group opportunities. Please visit the collaborative buying site links and consider registering as a vendor to participate in the many opportunities listed on each respective site.
How we meet our goals
- We award contracts to highly qualified vendors who satisfy bid and proposal specifications.
- We instill the highest ethical standards and best business practices while maintaining the highest quality in services, goods, and relations with our valued suppliers.
Purchasing services’ primary responsibilities:
- Reviewing and approving purchase requisitions for tangible items and services.
- Conducting bid solicitations following the City by-law and purchasing policy.
- Ensuring procedural compliance and adherence to the City’s purchasing policy.
- Reallocating usable surplus assets within the City or disposing by auction or suitable means.
- Researching and evaluating bid specifications, products, services, and vendors.
- Participating in the Niagara Public Purchasing Committee and other recognized buying group programs to leverage cost reduction through buying power.
Vendor registration
Vendors must register if they are interested in doing business with the City. Registered vendors receive email alerts when new solicitations are issued.
