{"id":90925,"date":"2019-06-03T17:59:07","date_gmt":"2019-06-03T21:59:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=90925"},"modified":"2019-06-03T17:59:07","modified_gmt":"2019-06-03T21:59:07","slug":"purchasing-bureau-meeting-with-contractors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=90925","title":{"rendered":"PURCHASING BUREAU MEETING WITH CONTRACTORS"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The City of Allentown Purchasing Bureau is scheduling an information session for Lehigh Valley contractors.\u00a0 They are invited to attend a presentation and participate in an open dialogue on Thursday, July 18 at 9:00am in City Council Chambers.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe session is an opportunity for contractors to discuss concerns, issues and benefits of working with the city,\u201d said Allentown Purchasing Agent Jessica Baraket.\u00a0 Facilities Manager Ted Berger will be on hand to meet with contractors and answer their questions.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The city\u2019s Building Maintenance Bureau is responsible for maintaining more than 110 individual city-owned buildings.<\/p>\n<p>There are a variety of trade services, like roof and garage door repairs, that the city is not able to handle in-house and seeks the services of outside contractors.<\/p>\n<p>These services are subject to standard procurement rules and bidding requirements therefore it is important that vendors understand how to receive bid notifications and how to respond to the solicitation.\u00a0 The session will allow contractors to gain an understanding of the procurement process in the City of Allentown, while discussing and addressing any previous concerns they may have had with prior administrations or processes.<\/p>\n<p>The city spent $35,000 on garage door repairs and $25,000 on roof repairs last year.<\/p>\n<p>Baraket said, \u201cThe Lehigh Valley is filled with contractors who do great work.\u00a0 We want to ensure that local vendors are bidding on city projects to ensure we get the greatest value for taxpayer dollars without having to look outside the region.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>City staff will also explain how to register to receive automated bid notifications from the city and how to respond to a solicitation.\u00a0 The city\u2019s Purchasing Department utilizes a free automated vendor\/bidder notification process called \u201cPublic Purchase.\u201d\u00a0 All vendors are required to register and participate in this electronic system to receive automated bid notification from the city for the purchase of supplies, materials, services and equipment.<\/p>\n<p>Seating is limited, so advance registration is required.\u00a0 Registration can be done by emailing <a href=\"mailto:Purchasing.agent@allentownpa.gov\">Purchasing.agent@allentownpa.gov<\/a> or by calling 610-437-7624.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nInformation provided to TVL by:<br \/>\nMike Moore<br \/>\nCommunications Manager<br \/>\nMayor&#8217;s Office<br \/>\n 435 Hamilton Street<br \/>\n Allentown, PA 18101<br \/>\n Mike.Moore@allentownpa.gov<br \/>\nhttp:\/\/www.AllentownPA.gov<br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class='adkingprobanner sidebar banner3023'><a href='http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/' target=\"_blank\" data-id='3023' data-ga='{\"campaign\":\"\",\"banner\":\"\",\"implemented\":\"universal\",\"imp_action\":\"Impression\",\"click_action\":\"Click\"}'><img src='https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/inpostblank.jpg' alt='' \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div class='adkingprobanner sidebar banner7036'><a href='http:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com' target=\"_blank\" data-id='7036' data-ga='{\"campaign\":\"\",\"banner\":\"\",\"implemented\":\"universal\",\"imp_action\":\"Impression\",\"click_action\":\"Click\"}'><img src='https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/inpostblank.jpg' alt='' \/><\/a><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"&hellip; 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