PURCHASING INFORMATION
The City of Madison, Purchasing Services Unit, provides oversight for all of Metro's purchases. We are committed to directly reducing the cost of government by promoting a responsible procurement process that ensures integrity, quality and efficiency for its internal agency customers as well as its business partners.
Metro does not maintain a list of bidders. To ensure maximum competition, bids are advertised on:
Vendors/Bidders:
To ensure notification and access to the City’s procurement opportunities and information, activate your complimentary Onvia DemandStar subscription.
For technical assistance with this service, call:
1-800-711-1712.
For general procurement information:
Call: (608) 267-8768;
Fax: (608) 267-8778
SALES VISITS ARE BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
To contact City of Madison Purchasing Services directly:
Call: (608) 266-4521
Email: purchasing@cityofmadison.com.
ASSOCIATIONS
Metro Transit and the City of Madison are associated with the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing and the Wisconsin Association of Public Purchasers, which provide purchasing and management skills training for all public procurement professionals.
HELPFUL LINKS
• City of Madison Purchasing Services Web Site
• National Institute of Governmental Purchasing
• State of Wisconsin - VendorNet
• Wisconsin Association of Public Purchasers
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