PROCUREMEMENT DEPARTMENT ASSESSMENT

The City of Duncanville is seeking a qualified consulting firm to conduct a comprehensive assessment of its municipal procurement department. The engagement will review current purchasing policies, ordinances, and workflows; analyze a sample of past solicitations and contracts for cycle‑time bottlenecks; evaluate existing procurement technology and e‑procurement/ERP integration; interview key stakeholders; and deliver a gap‑analysis report with actionable recommendations, a modernization roadmap, and a final project timeline. The contract is expected to run for one year, with all work completed by the award date. • Scope includes policy review, data analysis of past procurements, technology assessment, and stakeholder interviews. • Deliverables: detailed gap‑analysis report, recommendations for process improvements, training plan, and implementation timeline. • Contract length: 1 year, performance‑based with possible extension subject to City Council appropriation. • Submission deadline: 2:00 PM CST, November 4 2026 (hard copy or electronic). • Pre‑bid virtual conference on Oct 21 2026 (attendance optional). • Primary contact: Elton Brock, Chief Procurement Officer.