Placer County Continues Tradition of Procurement
Excellence
The Administrative Services Department's
Procurement Services Division has received the prestigious
Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award again for 2012. This
is the 10th consecutive year the Procurement division has received
this award, which recognizes organizational excellence in public
procurement and is granted to public procurement agencies who
exemplify innovation, professionalism, productivity, ethics, and
leadership in the profession.
The Achievement of Excellence in Procurement program was
established in 1996 by the National Purchasing Institute (NPI). It is
also co-sponsored by the National Institute of Governmental
Purchasing (NIGP), the California Association of Public
Procurement Officials (CAPPO), and several other public purchasing
associations.
Placer County is one of only 40 counties in the nation to receive
this award, only 16 of which have consecutively earned the award
for the past 10 years. In 2012, only 9 of California's counties
earned this award.
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," said Brett Wood,
Purchasing Manager.
Placer County has been a proud member of the
National Institute of Government Procurement (NIGP) for more than
30 years. Placer County is also a Charter Member of the Northern
California Chapter of NIGP and a member of the California
Association of Public Purchasing Officials (CAPPO). Our
participation in these organizations helps to ensure that we are
following best practices in the procurement field and keeping up
with the changes and trends that impact public procurement.