Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The city primarily uses two types of solicitations to award contracts. The most common solicitation is the request for bid (RFB), also known as a "sealed bid." This solicitation is used when the city knows what goods or services are needed, and want to receive the best price. Vendors are asked to submit their best bid in a sealed envelope at a specified date and time and are open to the public. For more information, please call the Purchasing Division at 770-794-5699 or send email to:  purchasing@mariettaga.gov

The city Purchasing regulations specifically address the protest procedures and time limits for filing a formal protest. The protest must be submitted to the assigned buyer within five working days of the notice of award. For more information, please call the Purchasing Division at 770-794-5699 or send email to:  purchasing@mariettaga.gov

Yes. The statement means that the city plans to award the contract to the lowest bidder. However, the lowest bidder has to submit a responsive bid and be determined to be a responsible contractor. A responsive bid means your quoted price must be considered reasonable and must meet the requirements of the solicitation. A price that is unreasonably low could be determined to be non-responsive, as well as failure to submit the required bonds or samples or even non-participation at a MANDATORY PRE-CONFERENCE requirement. For more information, please call the Purchasing Division at 770-794-5699 or send email to:  purchasing@mariettaga.gov

Then either your contact information may not be current or there are simply no available solicitations that “match” your business’ industry code(s), at this time.