Policy
County Council has approved a Purchasing Policy to ensure that all materials, supplies and services are purchased in an open and fair basis, at the lowest cost consistent with required quality and service. 

County of Lennox & Addington Purchasing Policy (pdf - full version)

Buy Local
Department Heads are encouraged to seek quotations from suppliers that pay property taxes in the County of Lennox & Addington as long as the supplier can meet all of the specifications set by the County related to the purchase. 

Requests for Proposals
Requests for Proposal (RFP) are advertised on the County’s web site with appropriate notices in print and other media alerting service providers to the RFP. 

Verbal Quotations
Three verbal quotations are required for purchases of $3,000-$5,000. For purchases of  $5,000 - $20,000 written quotations are required.  

Requests for Quotation
A written Request for Quotation is required for purchases of $20,000-$50,000. 

Tenders
All goods or services to be purchased with a value exceeding $50,000 must be tendered in writing. All tenders require the approval of County Council prior to award.

Exemptions
Exemptions include specialized supplies or services for which there is a sole supplier or an emergency situation when the health and safety of the public are in jeopardy.
Qualified suppliers are defined as suppliers of goods or services of a specified nature, which due to the nature of the goods or services, make it impractical and inefficient to change suppliers frequently.