TANEY COUNTY PURCHASING DEPARTMENT
The Purchasing Department is responsible for writing RFP’s / RFB’s, and for publishing Bid Notices. The department is responsible for bidding services and supplies that exceed $6,000.00, while also approving all Purchase Orders.
Click here to view current bid notices.
Specifications within Bids are the responsibility of the Department requesting said Bid. Questions concerning details on specifications should be directed to the Department for which the product / service will be used, NOT Purchasing.
Please feel free to contact the Taney County Purchasing Department with questions concerning the purchasing process, schedules, dates, times, or locations. Current Bids, as well as Bid results for completed Bids, are posted here for the convenience of any & all interested parties.
All bids shall be mailed or delivered to:
Taney County Purchasing Department
Attn:
132 David Street
P.O. Box 1630
Forsyth, MO 65653
The Taney County Director of Purchasing investigates needs for supplies requested by officers. County Officers, Officials or employees shall make known to the Director of Purchasing any and all requirements that may exist for the purchase of any and all articles needed for the proper conduct or duties of their office or position.
The Director of Purchasing considers quality and cost before making a purchase recommendation to the Taney County Commission on larger purchases. She is guided by the highest standards of professional purchasing practices and dedicated to providing the latest procurement techniques in a continuing effort to achieve the best value for the public funds entrusted to her. She will always represent Taney County to the business community in the best possible light while administering Taney County Purchasing Policies and Processes consistently, openly, uniformly, and fairly in total compliance with all governing Missouri Statutes.
RSMo statute 50.757 further defines the duties of the Purchasing Department.
Additional documents and records
Annual Wage Orders
- Jul 25, 2025 — Annual Wage Order No. 32
Informational Literature
- Mar 21, 2022 — Purchasing Policy Manual (2022)
2024 documents
- May 03, 2024 — Annual Wage Order No. 31
2023 documents
- Jul 19, 2023 — Annual Wage Order No. 30
2022 documents
- Jun 21, 2022 — Annual Wage Order No. 29
- Jan 26, 2022 — Annual Wage Order No. 28
2020 documents
- Oct 20, 2020 — Annual Wage Order No. 27
- Jan 22, 2020 — Purchasing Policy Manual - Amendment (2020-01-001A)
2019 documents
- Nov 13, 2019 — Purchasing Policy Manual (2019)
- Jul 10, 2019 — Annual Wage Order No. 26
2018 documents
- Apr 27, 2018 — Annual Wage Order No. 25
2017 documents
- Aug 11, 2017 — Purchasing Policy Manual (2017)
- Jul 17, 2017 — Annual Wage Order No. 24
- Mar 22, 2017 — Annual Wage Order No. 23
2015 documents
- Jun 16, 2015 — Annual Wage Order No. 22
2014 documents
- Aug 15, 2014 — Annual Wage Order No. 21
2013 documents
- Jul 02, 2013 — Annual Wage Order No. 20
- Mar 29, 2013 — Purchasing Policy Manual (2013)
2012 documents
- Oct 29, 2012 — Annual Wage Order No. 19
2011 documents
- Jun 01, 2011 — Annual Wage Order No. 18
2010 documents
- Jun 08, 2010 — Annual Wage Order No. 17
Department staff and contact information
County Purchasing
Physical Address: 132 David Street - Forsyth, MO 65653
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1630 - Forsyth, MO 65653
Phone: (417) 546-7281
Fax: (417) 546-3931
Email: Nikki.Lawrence@co.taney.mo.us
Nikki Lawrence
Director