Mission
To administer a fair, open, and competitive procurement process in accordance with the Lee County Procurement Ordinance and state statutes, ensuring that all purchases are conducted within established thresholds and in a manner that promotes transparency, fiscal responsibility, and equal opportunity. The department is committed to delivering best value through standardized procedures, strategic sourcing, and sound contract administration, while serving as a trusted partner to departments and safeguarding the interests of the public.
Vision
Our vision is to be a trusted partner who delivers outstanding customer service, fosters collaborative relationships, and provides significant value to be recognized as procurement experts and leaders within Lee County.
Values
We depend on values to construct the frameworks of our professional lives. They:
- Are enduring beliefs or ideals shared by public procurement and our customers about what is and what is not good or appropriate in our actions.
- Exert major influence on the behavior of an individual.
- Serve as department guidelines.
- Influence how we make choices, what choices we make, and how we are to be judged on our actions by the customers and each other.
Ethics - Doing the right thing. This value is essential to deserve the trust of the public, customers and each other.
Impartiality - Unbiased decision making and actions. This value is essential to ensure fairness for the public good.
Accountability - Taking ownership and being responsible to all customers and each other for our actions. This value is essential to preserve the public trust and protect the public interest.
Professionalism/Transparency - Easily accessible and understandable policies and processes. This value is essential to demonstrate responsible use of public funds.
Service - Obligation to assist customers and each other. This value is essential to support the public good.