External Links Related to Purchasing
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing
Teaching proven practices and good management techniques to individuals involved in public purchasing since 1944.
Florida Association of Public Purchasing Officers Inc.
Promoting a professional approach to purchasing in all public entities including: City & County Governments, CountySchool Boards, Special Taxing Districts and Authorities as well as State Government.
National Association of Purchasing Management, Inc.
A progressive association with a mission to provide national and international leadership in purchasing and materials management.
Respect of Florida
Works with nonprofit organizations around the state of Florida. They employ persons with disabilities in the production of products and services.
Pride of Florida
PRIDE (Prison Rehabilitative Industries & Diversified Enterprises, Inc.) offers industrial job training, pre-release employability instruction, and post-release job placement and comprehensive transitional support for inmates in Florida state prisons and county jails.
National Association of State Purchasing Officials
An organization that enables state purchasing officials to improve the quality of purchasing and procurement, exchange information, and cooperate toward more effective procurement and supply functions.
Doing Business with the Florida Department of Transportation