Patrick Brown // Assistant City Administrator, Chief Financial Officer
Phone: (308) 385-5444, Ext. 1104
100 E First Street // Grand Island, Nebraska // 68801
Email your comments and questions to the CFO (Email Patrick).

Department's Role
The purchasing division of the Finance Department is responsible for compliance with the City's procurement code (City Code, Chapter 27) and state statutes in all matters involving purchases and contracts of goods and services. The division reviews advertisements for bids, requests for proposals, purchase orders and contracts. Informational requests concerning purchasing matters are either handled by the division or referred to other departments for assistance.

The City of Grand Island Purchasing Division provides equal opportunity for all bidders and encourages minority businesses and women's business enterprises to participate in our bidding process.

Responsibilities : 

• Document review and revision 

• Advertisement monitoring 

• Purchase order approval and execution 

• Bid opening and review 

• City Council documents and approval 

• Contract document review and approval