The Administrative Services Department's Procurement Services Division has received the prestigious Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award for 2011.  This is the ninth consecutive year the Procurement division has received this award, which recognizes organizational excellence in public procurement and is granted to agencies who exemplify innovation, professionalism, productivity, ethics, and leadership in the profession.

The Achievement of Excellence in Procurement is awarded by the National Purchasing Institute (NPI) and is co-sponsored by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP), the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO), the California Association of Public Procurement Officials (CAPPO), and several other public purchasing associations.

Placer County is one of only 41 counties in the nation to receive this award, only a handful of which have received it for nine or more consecutive years.  This achievement is a testament to Procurement Services' commitment to fiscal efficiency while maintaining a high level of service to the taxpayers and the various County departments that they support, while promoting a fair, competitive, and impartial environment for the County's vendor community.

"Being recognized for these national awards is an honor, and it is a reflection of our staff's commitment to provide the best service possible to the citizens of Placer County despite the economic challenges we face," said Clark Moots, Director of Administrative Services.