Grady Garrow Cppb, Ctcm, Ctcd Email & Phone Number

Conroe, Texas

Manage the procurement process for formal solicitations Develop bid documents for divisions throughout the SJRAPrepare and maintain solicitations and contract filesConduct pre-proposal conferencesPrepare and issue addendumsEvaluate bid offers and responses to determine the low responsive and responsible bidder(s)Create Electronic Bid documents to release to the public for formal procurements through the Brazos Valley Bid database/SJRA WebsiteProcure goods and services through purchase orders for four divisionsSolicit quotes for procurements in accordance with SJRA guidelines

Houston, Texas

Manage the procurement process for formal Invitation to Bids (ITB’s) Develop bid documents for departments throughout the city for supply contractsPrepare and maintain solicitations and contract filesConduct specification workshops and pre-bid conferencesPrepare and issue letters of clarificationsEvaluate bid offers and responses to determine the low responsive and responsible bidder(s)Prepare award recommendations, including Request for Council Actions (RCA’s) for bid and contract awards, which require city approvalCreate Electronic Bid documents to be released to the public for formal procurements through the City of Houston’s Ebid databaseCreate and maintain Online Agreements through the City’s Sourcing and Procurement (SAP) databaseProcure goods and services through purchase orders for the operations of three Houston Airports

Salem, Oregon

Procure goods and services through purchase orders for the State Radio ProjectRecommend and apply appropriate procurement methods for purchasing Review and provide feedback on draft statement of work documents for purchase orders, identifying potential problems or conflictsConduct market research on specific commodities Interpret procurement regulations and answer questions about solicitation processesReview and develop contractual provisions based upon project requirements to minimize risk to the State of OregonAttend meetings and conferences as requiredExplain and advise staff on State contracting laws, rules, regulations, operating policies, procedure and ethics. Explain contract process and terms to contractors and staff

Purchased good and services for the following departments, Water and Waste Water, Safety, Fleet Services, Facilities, and Warehouse replenishment.

Created requisitions and purchases orders for the all city departments. Purchasing card manager. 3 months experience in Construction purchasing. Responsible for City auctions. Back up for mail room services.

United States