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Purchasing

PURCHASING

The Purchasing Division of the Finance Department is responsible for providing centralized procurement services and warehouse operations to effectively support the City organization in compliance with state and local regulations. The Purchasing Office is located at 331 South Franklin on the 4th floor of the Frederick Turnage Administrative Complex. Office hours are 8:30 am through 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

Bids:

The City formal bid solicitations are advertised on the City of Rocky Mount website and advertised in area newspapers.

Surplus Equipment:

Surplus equipment typically includes cars, trucks, heavy/small equipment and various other items that are no longer useful to the City workforce. The City of Rocky Mount disposes of surplus equipment and other items using the GovDeals on-line auction services.

Candice Kirtz, Purchasing Manager

Contact the Purchasing Office:

  • Candice Kirtz - Purchasing Manager, 252-972-1228
    Manages all Purchasing Office functions for both formal and informal bids and processes them according to N.C.G.S. requirements, MWBE Policy and Procedures and Bid Specifications for award.

  • Ramona Plemmer - Purchasing Technician, 252-972-1226
    Receives and formats bid specifications for the formal bid process for all City Departments ensuring bid advertisements are publicized and that potential bidders receive the bid specifications as requested.

  • Debra Harris - Purchasing Clerk,  252-972-1227
    Acts as a liaison on informal purchases for the following departments: Finance, Engineering, Human Relations, Parks and Recreation, City Manager's Office and Public Utilities.

  • Kelly Davis - Purchasing Clerk, 252-972-1229
    Acts as the liaison on informal purchases for the following departments: Fire, Police, Human Resources, Planning and Development, Public Works and Water Resources.