We use competitive bidding for one-time purchases and yearly contracts. Bids for most of our annual contracts are advertised during the months of February – May. Bids for one-time purchases are advertised periodically throughout the year.

Monitoring Bids

We have three ways you can find out which items are out for bid:

Journal Record newspaper. Items for bid are published in the Journal Record, under Public Notices, the day after City Council approval, usually the Wednesday edition.

City Clerk. A list of bid items is available at no charge from the City Clerk's office. The list is updated every Wednesday afternoon. If you provide stamped, self-addressed envelopes, the Clerk's office will mail the list to you. (You can drop off up to 12 envelopes at a time.)

Bidders' hotline, 297-BIDS. This 24-hour recorded message lists items to be bid during the next two weeks. The message is updated every Wednesday.

We actively seek qualified vendors to compete for the City's business. We encourage you to call the appropriate buyer for more information about doing business with the City.

If you decide to submit a bid, you will need a bid packet. Call us (297-2741) with the name and bid number of the item you want to bid on; we will mail you a bid packet. Or, if you prefer, you can pick one up at the Purchasing Office.

Vendor Registration

Tonya Barnes (405) 297-3904
Maxine Anderson(405) 297-2743

Lumber & Building Materials; Fencing Materials & Supplies; Tools, Hand & Power; Landscaping; Horticulture Supplies; Plants, Flowers, Trees & Shrubs; Agriculture Chemicals and Fertilizers; Welding Equipment & Supplies; Uniforms General Employees; Uniforms & Equipment, Police; Soft Body Armor; Safety Shoes/Boots; Aggregates, Riprap, Screenings, Soil & Sand; Asphalt; Street Sealing Material; Street Surfacing Material; Traffic Sign Material; Road oil; Cement; De-icing Salt; Fasteners; Fly Ash; Generators, Purchase & Repair; Grass Sod;  Grass Seed; Paint Supplies & Accessories; Swimming Pool Parts and Accessories

Thomas Edwards (405) 297-2071

Computer Technology Equipment; Services and Supplies; (computers, software), Small Electronics components; Copiers; PeopleSoft Purchasing Lead

Jana Owens (405) 297-2746

Custodial Equipment and Services; Janitorial Supplies; First Aid Supplies; Veterinary Supplies & Service; Fire Extinguishers; Fire Alarm Services; Carpet & Other Flooring; Lab/Medical; Photographic Equipment and Supplies; Pest Control; Hazardous Material and Removal; Surplus Equipment Disposal; Telecommunications (telephones, internet, cell phones, pagers & radios; Pro Card Back-up

Annette Willis (405) 297-2007

Office Supplies; Office Furniture; Paper and Envelopes; Printing; Recreation Equipment; Outdoor Equipment; School Supplies and Equipment, School Furniture; Equipment and Accessories; Storage Fixtures and Filing Systems; Document Conversion Services; Copy & Print Ship Services; Pro-Card Coordinator

Debbie Berlin (405) 297-2353

Mobile Equipment, Supplies, Services and Repair (includes batteries and tires); Fuel; Equipment Rental, Heavy Equipment; Small Equipment; Grounds Maintenance Equipment; Golf Course Grounds Maintenance Equipment; Golf Course Driving Range Equipment; Golf Carts

Sharmanlyne Vickers (405) 297-2184

Advertising; Ammunition; Armored Car Services; Audio Video; Intrusion Alarms; Locks & Keys; Plumbing Supplies & Services; Trophies; Arts & Crafts; Travel; Training; Labor Services; Electrical Services & Supplies; Elevator Repair; Food & Beverage; Small Appliance Maintenance & Repair, Lamps; Lighting; (Ball Field), Air Conditioning/Heating/Chiller Installation & Repair; HAVAC Supplies; Overhead Doors; Lamps & Related Items; Security Equipment & Services

Octive Wright (405) 297-2743

Pipe, Fittings and Accessories; Plumbing Supplies; Plumbing and Gas Line Services; Industrial Gases; Electrical Motor Rewinding Services; Hydrants and Valves; Hose; Gaskets; Plant Machinery Equipment; Telemetry and Control Equipment; Cold Water Meters; Water & Wastewater Treatment Chemicals; Water Analysis; Laboratory Equipment; Supplies and Chemicals; Refuse Carts; Recycle Bins; Street Sweeping Services

Robert Neely (405) 297-2267                        Contract Coordinator     

Emergency Medical Service Supply and Training; Fire Apparatus Purchase and Repair; Intercom Systems for Fire Apparatus; Fire Protective Clothing and Breathing Equipment and Testing

Pennie Leck  (405) 297-3600                               Contract Coordinator        

Construction bids, including Metropolitan Area Projects (MAPS) are handled by the Public Works Department. You can monitor construction bids by checking the City Clerk's bid list or the City Council agenda. For more information on construction bids, call (405) 297-2581.

Construction bid packets are available from the City Clerk's Office. A fee is required for construction bid packets because of the amount of material (blue prints, specs, etc.) involved.

Because our buyers do so much business by phone, you may get a voice mail recording when you call. You can expect a return call within one business day. If you include enough information in your message, we can leave information on your anwering machine in case you're out.