2012 Budget Summary - Chicago Park District

PurchasingThe Department of Purchasing is responsible for the procurement of supplies, services, and constructionfor all departments and regions in accordance with The Code of the Chicago Park District and informingthe public about doing business with the Chicago Park District.Department ExpendituresAccount 2010 Actual 2011 Budget 2012 BudgetPersonnel Services $ 704,296 $ 791,054 $ 795,967Materials & Supplies $ 2,074 $ 4,250 $ 3,000Contractual Services $ 13,153 $ 19,770 $ 15,300Program Expense $ 3,264 $ 4,000 $ 3,975Total $ 722,787 $ 819,074 $ 818,242Personnel FTE 12 12 12$850,000$750,000$650,000$550,0002010 2011 20122011 AccomplishmentsLaunched Bid Status and Bid Development pages on website wherein anyone can track thedepartment’s progress on developing bids and what happens once bids are received.Launched new, more informative and user friendly Department of Purchasing home page.Increased automated MBE/WBE participation reporting and monitoringIncreased site visits for construction projects to verify MBE/WBE participation.Increased joint purchasing contractingAdopted debarment and ineligibility rules and procedures2012 GoalsContinue staff training and certification.Increase electronic storage of purchase orders and other files.Continue to work with IT and Finance to implement electronic procurement processes.121