Vendor Guide
VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES
MOHAVE COUNTY WANTS TO DO BUSINESS WITH YOU!
Current and potential vendors, we hope you have a minute to browse awhile to acquaint yourself with Mohave County!
On the MOHAVE COUNTY HOME PAGE you can find links to:
- MOHAVE COUNTY CALENDAR EVENTS
- PRESS RELEASES
- PROPERTY TAX DATA
- ASSESSOR PROPERTY INFORMATION
- FLOOD CONTROL STORM REPORTS
- VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION
- EMPLOYMENT
- AND MORE!
In addition to this VENDOR GUIDE, and the link to VENDOR REGISTRATION, Information available on Procurement's web site includes:
- BID OPPORTUNITIES; a listing of current solicitations (IFB, RFP, RFQ);
- PROCUREMENT STAFF; a listing of staff members and areas of responsibility;
- PROCUREMENT CODE; Mohave County’s Procurement Code;
- AUCTIONS/SURPLUS; Information on upcoming Surplus Property Auctions and Vehicle Auctions;
- AND MORE!
Free internet access is available at all public libraries.
For questions regarding PROCUREMENT'S WEB SITE, please contact the Procurement Team at (928) 753-0752.

WELCOME TO MOHAVE COUNTY
Mohave County is located in the northwestern corner of the state of Arizona and is the fifth largest county
in the continental United States comprising over 13,200 square miles.
Mohave County was the one of four original Arizona Counties created by the 1st Arizona Territorial Legislature, and celebrated its 156th “birthday”, on November 9, 2020.
Within Mohave County borders, you can experience the Grand Canyon National Park, London Bridge, the
Hoover Dam, Davis Dam, Havasu National Wildlife Refuge, Colorado River, Virgin River Canyon, and the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument. The Kaibab, Fort Mojave and Hualapai Indian Reservations also lie within the county.
As of the 2019 census, Mohave County’s population was 212,181. The county seat is Kingman, and the largest city is Lake Havasu City.
Mohave County is governed by a five-member Board of Supervisors, elected by the district, on a partisan basis for a four-year term. A Chairman of the Board is selected annually by the Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors appoints the County Administrator who is responsible for overall management and administration of County operations.
In addition to the Board of Supervisors, the Assessor, County Attorney, Clerk of the Superior Court, Recorder, School Superintendent, Sheriff, Treasurer, five Constables, five Justices of the Peace, and six Superior Court Judges are all elected. The County Administrator, with confirmation by the Board of Supervisors, appoints the following Directors: Economic Development, Elections, Financial Services, Procurement, Public Health, Human Resources, Information Technology and Communications, Legal Defender, Library, Development Services (Planning and Zoning), Public Legal Defender, and Public Works.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Thank you for your interest in doing business with Mohave County and for taking the time to visit with us
on our website. This Vendor Guide is intended to provide you with general information on doing business with the County. The purpose of this information is to acquaint individuals who sell to Mohave County with the procedures followed by the Procurement Department in carrying out purchasing activities for the County. We seek to promote professional and pleasant business relationships between County procurement personnel and the business community.
This information is intended as a general guide and as such may not answer all questions which you may have. If you have any questions which are not answered here, please contact us:
Physical Address: 700 W. Beale Street; Kingman, AZ 86401
Mailing Address: PO Box 700, Kingman, AZ 86402-7000
Telephone: (928) 753-0752
Fax: (928) 753-0787
MOHAVE COUNTY IS DEDICATED TO MAXIMIZING OUR TAXPAYERS’ DOLLARS WHILE MAINTAINING ETHICS AND INTEGRITY
The Mohave County Procurement Department is dedicated to the principles of competition and fairness. It operates under the auspices of Federal, State, and local law. In addition, the Procurement Director assures that all public procurement practices are within the framework of the highest ethical standards. Procurement Department personnel are strictly prohibited from taking any actions which do not reflect the ideals of honor and integrity in the expenditure of public funds.
The legal authority for the operation of the Procurement Department is established by Arizona State law and the Mohave County Procurement Code.
In the mid-1970s, the federal government and the American Bar Association (ABA) teamed up to write a “model procurement code” – a comprehensive set of rules that state and local governments could adopt, putting in place a modern, effective public procurement organization and process. The Mohave County Procurement Code is substantially-based upon the ABA’s model procurement and is the foundation of the County’s entire Procurement System.
On January 6, 2005, Mohave County Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 2005-056 approving the amendments to the Mohave County Purchasing Policy in its entirety. The Procurement Director, as stated in the Mohave County Procurement Code, has the sole responsibility for the operation of the Procurement Department.
The Mohave County Procurement Code prohibits the purchase of any item or service by anyone other than the County’s Procurement Director or designated agent. Orders not placed by the proper authority will not be paid by Mohave County.
Bidders are encouraged to obtain a copy of the Mohave County Procurement Code, which contains helpful information on bidding requirements. The County’s Procurement Code may be downloaded from the Procurement website or obtained from the Mohave County Procurement Department.
Our goal is to ensure that Mohave County taxpayers receive maximum value for every expenditure. Towards that goal, we encourage qualified vendors to participate in doing business with the County.

STATE STATUTE ON MOHAVE COUNTY SEAL USE
Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute §11-251.17, a firm or individual is NOT permitted to use, display or otherwise employ a copy or other resemblance of the Mohave County seal without obtaining approval from the Mohave County Board of Supervisors.
ARS 11-251.17. Use of County Seal restricted; violation; classification
A. A person may use, display or otherwise employ any facsimile, copy, likeness, imitation or other resemblance of the county seal only after obtaining the approval of the board of supervisors of that county. The board of supervisors may grant a certificate of approval on application by any person showing good cause for the use of the county seal for a proper purpose. No person other than a county department may use the county seal for the purpose of advertising or promoting the sale of any article of merchandise within this state or for promoting any other commercial purpose. The board of supervisors may adopt rules for the use of the county seal or any facsimile, copy, likeness, imitation or other resemblance of the county seal, including rules for the use of the county seal for official county business.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Arizona law requires that any Mohave County officer or employee who has, or whose relative has, a substantial interest in any contract, sale, purchase, service or decision of Mohave County to make the interest known in the County’s official records; and to refrain from any participation in an official capacity in the contract, sale, purchase, service or decision.
For purposes of determining any possible conflict of interest, all Offerors must disclose if any current Mohave County employee is also an owner, corporate officer, or employee of your business. Offerors when responding to a County solicitation or request for quote are to indicate if a County employee is associated with your business and provide the NAME(S) of the County Employee(s) and the POSITION the County Employee(s) has within your business.
GIFTS
Mohave County Merit Rules, Mohave County Procurement Code of Ethics and Arizona Revised Statutes prohibit Employees from accepting or soliciting, directly or indirectly, anything of economic value, such as a gift, gratuity, favor, entertainment or loan that is, or may appear to be, designed to influence procurement decisions or official conduct in any manner. Should you wish to express your gratitude for assistance provided by one of our Procurement Staff, a simple "thank you" or a short letter is acceptable.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of the County to require that firms providing goods and services to the County adhere to a policy of equal employment opportunity in accordance with Federal Executive Order No. 11246. Firms shall demonstrate an effort to recruit, hire, promote, and upgrade the position of employees regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, physical handicap, national origin, affectional preference, or marital status. Mohave County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) Short Form is available upon request.
VENDOR REGISTRATION — BRIDGE A PARTNERSHIP!
Our goal as a Public Agency is to give the opportunity, for everyone qualified, to submit your best offer of product, services or expertise.
Please Visit:
- VENDOR REGISTRATION
- At this link you will find a letter from our Procurement Director, Tara L. Acton, CPPB, followed by the Full Vendor Application and list of NIGP-Commodity Codes to help you with your Application.
Vendor Registration is a free and easy process
We require information such as:
- Legal Business Name and Contact Information
- Submission of a Federal W-9 form
- Commodity Information (types of goods and services your company can provide)
- An email address is highly encouraged as we use email for efficient and cost-effective communication.
Interested in bidding or responding to a business opportunity you saw advertised but you are not yet a Mohave County Vendor?
Please go ahead and submit your offer. However, should you be awarded the contract, we are not able to issue a Purchase Order to you until you are a Registered Vendor.

PURCHASING PROCESS − GENERAL INFORMATION
REGISTERED VENDORS RECEIVE NOTIFICATION OF FORMAL SOLICITATIONS
Once you are registered as a Mohave County Vendor, and have an assigned Mohave County Vendor Number, you may receive electronic notification of solicitations in the commodity classes for which you have registered. In order to make sure we have current contact information, please keep your email and contact information current with us. The County reserves the right to update and validate its Vendors List from time to time and may require renewal of applications on file.
CHECK! CHECK! CHECK! BID OPPORTUNITIES!
To ensure maximum bid participation, vendors should regularly check for posted notices and official advertisements on the Procurement web site. When the County purchases by formal competitive bid, a Notice of Invitation for Bids is posted on the Mohave County Procurement Department website. We recommend you regularly check our website for new Bid Opportunities to insure you do not miss out. The link is:
https://procurement.opengov.com/portal/mohavecounty
In addition, all notices for construction, professional services, and federally-funded projects that exceed the County’s formal bid threshold of $50,000.00 are published in the legal notices section of the "official" newspaper of the County in accordance with state law, and posted on the Procurement website. When a wider distribution is deemed necessary for any type of solicitation, additional methods may be used to circulate the required information.
METHODS OF PURCHASING
The Mohave County Procurement Department utilizes the following methods of purchasing: Informal Bid Request (IBR - written and oral solicitations), formal Invitation for Bids (IFB), formal Request for Proposals (RFP), and formal Request for Qualifications (A/E Services, Alternative Construction Methods).
Formal solicitations (IFBs, RFPs, and RFQs) for purchases in excess of $50,000, may require posting of a public notice, submission of a sealed bid or proposal, public bid opening or acknowledgment, and an award by the Mohave County Board of Supervisors. Informal Bid Requests (IBRs) may be written or oral. Although a sealed bid technique is not used, all informal quotations are made on a competitive basis securing quotes from at least three qualified vendors whenever possible.
TYPES OF CONTRACTS
The County normally contracts for two types of purchases, either a one time contract or a term contract. One Time Contract: The County procures required services or materials on a one time basis. A firm price is requested for fixed quantities with single or multiple delivery sites. Depending on the dollar amount of the purchase, the formal sealed solicitation method or informal bid method is used. Term Contract: The County has established, and continues to establish, term contracts for materials or services commonly used in volume by specific departments or on a County-wide basis. These contracts are typically awarded through a formal sealed solicitation method for a specified period of time.
SUBMITTALS FOR IFBs and RFPs
All bids and proposals shall be submitted as specified in the solicitation document and mailed to: Mohave County Procurement Department, P.O. Box 7000, Kingman, Arizona 86402-7000, or delivered to the Procurement Department located at 700 West Beale Street, Kingman, Arizona, 86401.
Bids and proposals must be received and time stamped in the Procurement Department before the due date and time stated for the opening of the bid/proposal. Bids and proposals received after the designated due date and time shall not be considered and will be returned to the Offeror unopened. All submittals shall be presented to the Procurement Department in a sealed envelope. The SOLICITATION NUMBER, ITEM/SERVICE DESCRIPTION, DATE, TIME, and SUBMITTAL OPENING DATE shall be clearly written on the envelope, along with the Offeror’s name and return address.
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Professional services (as defined by A.R.S. Title 34) are contracted through the Procurement Department, unless specifically specified otherwise. Procedures for professional consultant selection are specifically outlined in Article V of the Mohave County Procurement Code
SOLICITATION INFORMATION
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
Construction services contracts for County projects are generally competitively bid through the Invitation for Bids (IFB) process and are awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. Based upon Alternative Delivery Method legislation, applicable County projects may be competitively solicited through a Qualification Based Selection (QBS) process. These alternative construction methods include Design-Build (D-B), Construction Manager @ Risk (CM@R), and Job Order Contracting (JOC).
Departments which regularly contract for construction include:
Public Works Department: Projects include, but are not limited to, road improvements, overlays, bridge work, landscaping installations and improvements, drainage improvements, bank protection, demolitions, underground and above ground storage tank (UST and AST) removals, various installations, soil remediation, parks projects, irrigation installation, fencing, pipe lines, production wells, pumping plants, reservoirs, and storage tanks.
Community Development Department: Projects include public housing rehabilitations and new construction. Many of these projects are federally-funded through Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds.
The Procurement Department may be contacted at (928) 753-0752 to obtain information about these projects, including where to obtain plans, specifications/bid books, bid periods, bonds, and insurance requirements.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Each solicitation contains specifications that define the commodity or service being purchased. To maximize competition, the County attempts to use generic specifications which define the minimum acceptable requirements.
At times a specification may include a manufacturer name, trade name, model number or other information for the purpose of describing and/or establishing the quality, design and performance required. The reference to brand names and part numbers is not intended to limit or restrict any offer by any Offeror, but is listed in order to advise potential Offerors of the requirements of the County. In these instances a bidder may offer a commodity or service that is equal in quality, performance and other essential characteristics. The individual solicitation will contain information specific to those solicitations when submitting alternates, "equals", or on the basis of exceptions to specific conditions of purchases and/or required specifications. Interested bidders must thoroughly review the specifications educating themselves on what must be submitted. Detailed product or service literature, suitable for evaluation, may be required as part of the solicitation response. If no exceptions are taken, the County will expect and require complete compliance with the specifications and conditions of purchase.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Vendors are encouraged to thoroughly read all solicitations as they will be held responsible for understanding the contents and performing accordingly. Each solicitation contains the specifications for the procurement, terms and conditions governing the contract to be awarded, and other information important to the document. Vendors
PRE-SOLICITATION CONFERENCES
Solicitations will occasionally include a pre-solicitation conference. While not typically mandatory, we strongly recommend attendance, as the purpose of this conference is to clarify the contents of the solicitation in order to prevent any misunderstanding of the County’s position. Any doubt as to the requirements of the solicitation or any apparent omission or discrepancy should be presented to the County at this conference. The date, time and location of the conference are indicated on the front page of the formal solicitation.
AMENDMENTS AND CHANGES TO SOLICITATIONS
When a change is required to a solicitation for the purpose of providing additional information or clarification; a written amendment will be issued to all vendors who received a copy of the solicitation document, or who attended the presolicitation conference. It is the vendor’s responsibility to be aware of amendments specific to the solicitation of interest to them. The amendment becomes part of the solicitation document and by submitting a response to a solicitation, vendors acknowledge the contents of the amendment and agree to be contractually bound by any requirements it maymcontain. A signed copy of all amendments must be submitted with the vendor’s bid response.
If you intend to respond with a bid, please check the Mohave County Procurement Department Bid Opportunities web page at: procurementbids.mohavecounty.us
We recommend you periodically check our bid opportunities page to ensure that you have all the required bid documents including any amendments issued on a solicitation. Failure to submit signed amendments with any Bid response may be grounds for deeming the submittal non-responsive.
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
Whenever a solicitation requires that the vendor provide insurance coverage, the successful vendor must furnish the specified insurance documents within the time frame stated in the individual solicitation.
SURETY REQUIREMENTS
Solicitations may require vendors to submit a surety Bond, Cashiers’ or certified check, or postal money order equal to ten percent (10%) of the Offeror’s total bid. Bid surety must be submitted with the solicitation document on or before the deadline and will not be accepted after the opening date and time. Bid surety is to ensure that responses are presented in good faith and may not be unilaterally withdrawn. If bonds are required, the specific conditions contained in the solicitation document will indicate the kind and amount of security. The awarded Contractor may be required to provide Performance and Payment Bonds; the solicitation document will include specific conditions required to enter into Contract with the County, for the faithful performance of the Work.
APPLICABLE TAXES
Resident Arizona vendors are responsible for the Arizona Transaction Privilege Tax (State Sales Tax). Applicable sales tax is not to be included in the bid price with the exception of construction contracts. The County does not pay sales tax to out-of-state vendors. The County does pay directly to the State of Arizona all (continued on page 13)
APPLICABLE TAXES, CONTINUED
Arizona sales and excise tax. Therefore, all vendors who do not maintain a business presence, directly or through a subsidiary, a warehouse, sales office, distribution house, or other place of business in the State, are not to include State sales taxes in their bid price. The tax on any such award will be paid by the County directly to the State of Arizona. The County Financial Services Director or the Procurement Director, upon request, will execute the exemption certificates in connection with all orders when federal excise tax would otherwise be due.
DELIVERIES
All deliveries to the County are made F.O.B. Destination, unless otherwise specified. The County’s title to goods occurs upon satisfactory delivery and acceptance at the delivery point shown on the purchase order. Shipping charges, if applicable, must be included in the unit price of the items bid, or as a separate line item on the quote/invoice. All shipments to the County must be made to the specific location(s) designated on the purchase order. Deliveries may be required to be made to different departments and divisions located in various parts of the County. The purchase order number must appear on the shipping or delivery ticket. Failure to meet specified delivery schedules may result in cancellation of the order. At a minimum, such delinquency will be noted in the vendor’s business file.
DELIVERY DATES
Vendors should always state, on the bid form, the number of consecutive calendar days required before delivery of a product can be made, or they should indicate the specific date upon which delivery will be made. The time required for delivery may be one of the most important considerations in determining who shall be awarded the bid. Successful bidders will be expected to deliver the materials and/or services they are providing within the specified time. If delivery dates cannot be met, the Procurement Department must be notified immediately. The Procurement Department will decide, after notification of late delivery, what action should be taken.
PARTIAL DELIVERIES
A delivery normally must be made in the exact quantity called for on the purchase order. Partial deliveries, however, are required and accepted in some instances at the County’s sole discretion. The County will make payment on partial deliveries when:
(1) a contract for the supply of goods, commodities, or contractual services extends over a period of months,
(2) authorization for payment is made by the receiving department.
In the case of any partial delivery, the shipping ticket and invoices must indicate the quantity being delivered and not the quantity ordered by the County.
HAZARD COMMUNICATION ACT (OSHA)
Vendors are advised that the County requires proper labeling and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on all products covered by the Hazard Communication Act - 29 CFR 1910.1200. It is the vendor’s responsibility to determine which products are covered by the act and to provide MSDS with the initial shipment. It is also the vendor’s responsibility to provide any updates or revisions of MSDS as they may become available for any products sold or delivered to Mohave County.
HOW ARE AWARDS DETERMINED?
BIDDER QUALIFICATIONS
A determination of a bidder’s responsiveness and responsibility are made for each vendor submitting a response to a solicitation on or before the opening date and time.
A “Responsible bidder, offeror, or respondent" means a person who has the capability to perform the contract requirements and the integrity and reliability which will assure good faith performance.
A “Responsive bidder, offeror, or respondent" means a person who submits a bid, proposal or response which conforms in all material respects to the invitation for bids, request for proposals, or request for qualifications.
BID/PROPOSAL OPENING
Unless otherwise stated on the Notice page, all formal bids and proposals, excluding proposals for professional services, are opened publicly in the Procurement Department conference room, 700 W. Beale Street, Kingman, Arizona, 86401, on the date and at the time shown in the formal solicitation Notice Page.
The Procurement Director's designated representative presides over the formal solicitation openings. Other representatives of the County may be in attendance. The designated representative shall read prices, delivery, terms, and conditions relating to the bid. Formal proposals are recognized publicly only by identification of the Proposer by name. Price or other proposal information is not divulged at the time of opening. A cordial invitation is extended to all bidders, offerors, sales staff, the press, and the interested public to be present at the solicitation opening.
No decisions of award or rejections are made during the solicitation opening. No discussions relating to the bids or proposals are entered into during the opening.
TABULATION AND AWARDS
The County will post a PRELIMINARY bid tabulation within 4 business days of the advertised bid opening. The information on the PRELIMINARY bid tabulation will be posted as it was read and prepared during the bid opening. The County makes no guarantee as to the accuracy of any information on the PRELIMINARY tabulation. A FINAL bid tabulation will be posted on the website after contract award and will remain on the website for 60 days after the posting date.
Bids and proposals are public information and therefore may be inspected AFTER the official award of a contract by visiting the Procurement Department by appointment. All formal bids and proposals are evaluated by the Procurement Director or designated representative, as well as the end using department. For bids, the award is made to the lowest
responsive and responsible bidder meeting specifications. For proposals and statements of qualifications, the award is made to the offeror whose proposal is deemed to be most advantageous to the County based upon the evaluation criteria. Prior to formal award of a contract, neither bids nor proposals are available for public inspection.
After official award has been made, Procurement will post the award information on the Procurement Department’s Bid opportunities/Solicitations page
REJECTED BIDS
The County reserves the right to reject any or all bids or proposals and to waive any minor informality in any
bid/proposal.
ERRORS/WITHDRAWALS
The County will allow for the correction or withdrawal of inadvertently erroneous bids before bid opening. After bid opening, corrections or withdrawals shall only be permitted to the extent that the Bidder or Offeror can show, by clear and convincing evidence, that a mistake of a non-judgmental character was made. Further information on errors and withdrawals is available in Article III of the Mohave County Procurement Code.
PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST
Those individuals or firms interested in obtaining copies of contract documents may use the electronic system. Instructions can be found using the link below:
You can also fill out a Public Records Request pursuant to A.R.S. 39-121.01. The form and instructions can be found at the link above
Requestors seeking records for non-commercial purposes can be charged reasonable fees for the actual reproduction of the records, but not for cost of research or locating the records. Commercial requests may be charged for research or other costs. Refer to ARS § 39-121.03B for more on commercial purposes.
Requests should be drafted as narrowly as possible, identifying the documents to be reproduced or reviewed as specifically as possible.
PAYMENT TO VENDORS
VENDOR INVOICES
In order to receive payment for goods or services furnished to the County, the vendor is required to submit one original invoice. Invoices must show:
- County purchase order number;
- Complete descriptions of the goods or services furnished;
- Quantity;
- Unit prices and extensions;
- All applicable taxes;
- The discount terms;
- The name of Department / Division to which shipment was made;
- The Invoice Number.
PAYMENT TERMS
Vendors must insure that payment terms are specifically stated in their bid. In a competitive market, the offering of a discount for prompt payment is often a decisive factor as to whether a particular vendor is the low bidder.
Cash discounts are deducted from the base bid in determining the low bidder, when such discounts are allowable for payments made in excess of 21 days. The County interprets a percentage discount for payment "within 21 days" to mean that a discount will be allowed if the materials are accepted and paid within 21 days after receipt of both the product and the vendor’s invoice. When payment terms are not specifically stated, net 30 will be assumed by the County as applicable.
PAYMENT
In consideration of the receipt of the materials, or the performance of services described in the Scope of Services, the County shall pay the Contractor in accordance with the negotiated contract rates, and the Contractor shall charge the County only in accordance with those same rates.
The County will pay the Contractor following the submission of an itemized invoice. Each itemized invoice must bear a written certification by an authorized County representative confirming the services for which payment is requested.
When submitting invoices for payment, vendors are to include the applicable Purchase Order number on the invoice. The invoice should not be submitted until you have supplied the materials and/or services covered by the purchase order bearing the same number. If the vendor is unable to fulfill all of the purchase order, submit an itemized invoice for the portion of the order supplied, or service completed. Once the backordered/uncompleted portion of the purchase order is shipped/completed, a new invoice is required. Vendors are requested to submit invoices within 30 days of delivery and/or date of service.
The County shall make every effort to process payment for the purchase of materials or services within twenty-one calendar days after receipt of materials or services and a correct invoice, unless a good faith dispute exists as to any obligation to pay all or a portion of the account. Payment terms offered shall be specifically stated in the bid.
AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT FOR ACH / AUTOMATED DEPOSITS
Vendors must submit ACH Form and a Check marked VOID to the Procurement Department if you choose to participate in the Automated Deposit Program. If you wish to be notified of your ACH deposit details by email, be sure to include a valid email address on the form. The Authorization to Credit Your Bank Account for Vendor Payments Form is Page Four of the Vendor Registration Page
LEGAL AND CONTRACTUAL REMEDIES
PROTEST
In accordance with Article IX of the Mohave County Procurement Code, any vendor that is an actual or prospective bidder may protest a solicitation, proposed award, or the award of a contract. The protest must be submitted to the Procurement Department in writing and must include the name, address, and telephone number of the protestant; signature of the protestant; identification of the solicitation or contract number; a detailed statement of the legal and factual grounds of the protest, including copies of relevant documents; and the form of relief being requested.
Specific information on filing, timing, resolution, and the appeals process are addressed in Article IX of the Mohave County Procurement Code. It is the responsibility of the interested party to become familiar with the Code requirements. All requirements will be strictly adhered to by the Procurement Department.
DEBARMENT AND SUSPENSION
The Procurement Director has the sole authority to debar and suspend a person from participating in County procurements.
Additional information regarding debarment and suspension is available in Article IX of the Mohave County Procurement Code.
SURPLUS PUBLIC AUCTION PROCESS
Mohave County Board of Supervisors has assigned authority to the Mohave County Procurement Director to dispose of surplus materials belonging to the County in accordance with A.R.S. §11-251(9).
Surplus property is tangible property that is no longer of use to any County department because it is obsolete, uneconomical to repair, expensive to store, or valued only for its base contents. Surplus Property may include anything from office supplies and furniture to vehicles and heavy equipment.
Before releasing any surplus property, Mohave County makes EVERY attempt to reuse and/or reassign the property to another department within the County. If we are unable to reassign these goods, we dispose through our on-line Auction Program.
Surplus Public Auction Services
Currently Mohave County contracts with Public Surplus, WWW.PUBLICSURPLUS.COM, to sell unused equipment, furniture, vehicles, etc. Public Surplus is an agency specifically geared for public agencies and are compliant with all State of Arizona regulations and policies. They also provide a way for Mohave County to hold an internal auction prior to every public auction, to try whenever possible to reallocate surplus item internally, thus saving tax-payer dollars. Using the same on-line system Public Surplus notifies all appropriate Mohave County departments of surplus items available for redistribution.
Once we finish the Internal On-line process, Public Surplus helps sell the property in an on-line, electronic auction, available to the public. These sales are held as needed throughout the year. Potential bidders must register with Public Surplus in order to participate in the auction and can do so using the link provided on our website. Registering with the County, under surplus sales, will also provide interested bidders notifications of these upcoming sales.
The County’s official auction website is
All items are sold where is and as is with no warranties expressed or implied. Please review all the terms and conditions before bidding. Successful bidders need to contact Curtis Shelton at 928-753-0752, Extension 5, to make an appointment to pick up items. Questions regarding the County’s surplus program should also be directed to Curtis Shelton by phone or email, Curtis.Shelton@mohavecounty.us.
Heavy Equipment Consignment Services
Currently Mohave County contracts with Empire Southwest for Heavy Equipment Consignment Services to market heavy equipment surplus that has reached the end of service life for ongoing cost efficient maintenance. Partnering with Empire Southwest provides for marketing on a national/international level which affords maximum exposure to prospective buyers willing to pay top dollar for equipment in demand in their geographic area.
Empire Southwest Used Equipment Sales can be accessed at the following link:
PROCUREMENT— MISSION STATEMENT
The Procurement Department is dedicated to customer service and the timely acquisition of goods and services. Utilizing technology and sound business processes, we strive to bring the greatest value to Mohave County with integrity, fairness, competition, and community inclusion.
ADMINISTRATION
Tara L. Acton, CPPB, Procurement Director
Marisol Mejia, Procurement Technician
CONTRACTS DIVISION
Michelle Fink, Procurement Supervisor
Morgan Michaels, Procurement Officer Senior
Selena Leon, Procurement Officer
CENTRAL SERVICES DIVISION
Curtis Shelton, Storekeeper II
The Mohave County Procurement Department received the National Procurement Institute (NPI) 25th Annual "Achievement of Excellence in Procurement" award. This award was designed to recognize organizational excellence in public procurement. The annual award is earned by those public procurement organizations that demonstrate excellence by obtaining a high score on a rating of benchmark criteria. The program is designed to measure innovation, professionalism, e-procurement, productivity, and leadership attributes of the procurement function.
Mohave County is one of only 48 counties in the United States and Canada to receive this award. This is Mohave County Procurement's fifteenth year to win this national award
“Our team’s efficiency and professionalism is evidenced in their work as they ensure County taxpayers receive maximum value for each dollar spent. Receiving this national award for the fourteenth time is welcome acknowledgment and validation by leaders in the procurement profession of our efforts. The Department’s goal is to ensure the Citizens of Mohave County receive the optimum value for every expenditure. Towards that end, we encourage all vendors to participate in doing business with Mohave County.”
Disclaimer:
This Vendor Guide is designed solely to provide a general summary of information to vendors wishing to participate in procurement opportunities with Mohave County. It is not binding in either a legal or regulatory sense. The procurement activity of Mohave County is performed in accordance with the applicable laws, the Mohave County Procurement Code, and other applicable rules and regulations. Purchasing policies and procedures may change periodically and this Guide will be updated thereafter. We are providing this information as a public service and Mohave County assumes no liability for any inaccuracies it may contain although every effort has been made to ensure the information provided is correct.