FY 2017-2018 Accomplishments

• Finalized the award documents for the largest public works project in the county’s history, the new Escambia County Correctional Facility, for an approved total of $132,445,243.
• Instituted a new vendor registration system that streamlines the quotation process and provides for SBE/MBE supplier identification. 
• To increase transparency, worked with the IT department staff to create a new online purchase order viewing system which allows the public greater access to search and view purchases made by the county.
• Hosted a Small Business and Veterans Expo, along with the Gulf Coast African American Chamber of Commerce and in conjunction with the U.S. Small Business Administration.
• With the Gulf Coast African American Chamber of Commerce, Escambia County, Emerald Coast Utilities Authority and the city of Pensacola, hosted a free workshop designed for businesses to establish a working relationship and learn how to do business with local governments.
• 99 Formal solicitations issued
  • 51 invitations to bid
  • 17 requests for proposals
  •  28 requests for letters of interest for architect and engineer selection
  • 3 formal quotations
• 1,532 purchase orders issued for a total of $402,106,715