Quotes - The Purchasing Department may elect to obtain written quotes using the following thresholds:

        *  City of Omaha:  for expenses under $20,000.00
        *  Douglas County:  for expenses under $50,000.00

Bids and Proposal Requests - The Purchasing Department is required to obtain formal written bids using the following thresholds:

        *  City of Omaha:  for expenses $20,000.00 or more
        *  Douglas County:  for expenses $50,000.00 or more

Maintain vendor lists and provide vendor applications.

Provide support for the annual surplus auction.