3/12/25 @ 6:00 a.m. - At the Monday, March 10, 2025 meeting, the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) approved a Proclamation declaring March as National Procurement Month in Nassau County. 

National Procurement Month was established by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) to celebrate procurement professionals for their contributions in the public, private and non-profit sectors.

Nassau County's Procurement Department plays a significant role in ensuring that the County secures the best price possible for goods and services. They prepare and solicit bids, requests for proposals, and requests for qualifications, and ensure that all purchases are done in compliance with the BOCC's adopted Purchasing Policy.  The Procurement Team works daily to ensure the most effective use of taxpayer dollars, while maintaining the highest standard of service within a competitive, fair, open and transparent procurement process. 

The BOCC is happy to join the NIGP in recognizing public purchasing professionals and hereby applauds Procurement Director Lanaee Gilmore; Senior Procurement Specialist Evelyn Burton; Procurement Specialist Thomas "TJ" O'Brien; and Contracts Coordinator Colby Barcous for ensuring taxpayer dollars are used effectively. 

-Sabrina Robertson 
 Communications Officer 

The Board of County Commissioners is excited to announce that Nassau County has earned an “Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award” from the National Procurement Institute. This prestigious award is earned by demonstrating excellence in innovation, professionalism, productivity, e-procurement, and leadership attributes throughout its procurement processes. The award not only focuses on practical, documented work but also recognizes leadership and contributions that further advance the public procurement profession - recognizing innovative programs and solutions that exemplify outstanding achievements.
 
Every day, Nassau County’s procurement professionals work to facilitate the procurement of quality goods and services through a unified system that ensures integrity, fairness, and cost control to the citizens of Nassau County by maximizing competition, transparency, and the inclusion of industry best practices.
 
Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman stated, “Through the support of the County Commissioners and the focused efforts of the Procurement Department, County Attorney’s Office and other County Departments, the County has enhanced its focus on procurement to ensure a more independent, streamlined, and competitive process, which ultimately provides tax savings to the community.”
 
We appreciate the dedicated employees in our Procurement Department and all others engaged in the process for their efforts in ensuring that Nassau County receives the maximum return on investment for goods and services. To learn more about Nassau County’s Procurement Department, or to register as a vendor, please visit https://www.nassaucountyfl.com/280/Procurement-Contracts-Management

6/20/24 @ 8:30 a.m. - The Nassau County Procurement Division is hosting vendor information sessions to help current and prospective vendors learn more about the County's procurement process. An in-person event will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2024 from 9am-12pm at Florida State Community College (FSCJ) - Nassau Room located at 76346 William Burgess Blvd., Yulee. A virtual session will be held on Friday, July 26, 2024 from 9am-11:30am. 

Topics for this session include: 

• Learn about Nassau County's procurement process
• Learn how to submit a responsive bid
• Be informed about upcoming projects
• Marketing your products and services directly to representatives from each County department
• Register to do business with the County during the event

Current and prospective vendors can register here. The meeting link and access information for the virtual session will be provided to you a week prior to the event (once you've registered). 

​If you have any questions, please contact the Procurement Department at (904) 530-6040 or via email at [email protected]. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

3/12/24 @ 2:30 p.m.

At the Monday, February 26th meeting, the Board approved Proclamation No. 2024-004 declaring March 2024 as National Procurement Month in Nassau County, Florida. This month is recognized annually by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing to recognize public procurement professionals who work hard everyday to ensure that cities and counties are securing the best price possible for goods and services. 

In addition to overseeing the County's purchasing, Nassau County's Procurement Department prepares and solicits bids for RFPs (Request for Proposals) and RFQs (Request for Qualifications). They also work daily to ensure the most effective use of taxpayer dollars while maintaining the highest standard of service within a competitive, fair, open and transparent procurement process. 

The Board commends Procurement Director Lanaee Gilmore, Senior Procurement Specialist Brittany Contardi, and Procurement Specialist Thomas "TJ" O'Brien, for all they do for Nassau County and the taxpayers.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer 

7/11/23 @ 11:30 a.m. - The Nassau County Procurement Division is hosting another vendor information session to help current and prospective vendors learn more about the County's procurement process. The event will be held on July 25, 2023 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. at Florida State Community College (FSCJ) - Nassau Room located at 76346 William Burgess Blvd., Yulee. 

Topics for this session include: 

• Learn about Nassau County's procurement process
• Learn how to submit a responsive bid
• Be informed about upcoming projects
• Marketing your products and services directly to representatives from each County department
• Register to do business with the County during the event

Current and prospective vendors can register for the event by clicking here. 

​If you have any questions, please contact the Procurement Department at (904) 530-6040 or via email at [email protected]. 

-Sabrina Robertson 
 Public Information Officer

4/15/23 @ 11:30 p.m.

The National Association of Counties (NACo) has proclaimed April as National County Government Month. Each day this month, we will provide different facts about Nassau County, including information about its history, services provided and more.

Procurement of Goods and Services
The mission of the Procurement team is to facilitate the procurement of quality goods and services through a unified system that ensures integrity, fairness, and cost control to the citizens of Nassau County by maximizing competition, transparency, and the inclusion of industry best practices.

In June 2021, the Board began utilizing PlanetBids to streamline their procurement process and improve transparency. PlanetBids is a web-based procurement company that assists organizations with securing qualified vendors quickly and efficiently while reducing processing time and paperwork.

The PlanetBids system also allows all documents related to the bid to be accessible by the public so anyone can see the original bid and all documents associated with the bid, including submitted bid packets, bid opening minutes, and similar documents to help the user see why a particular vendor was selected. This not only improves transparency, it also makes procurement operations more efficient having these documents easily available to the public in lieu of collecting documents and responding to individual requests for information.

The PlanetBids program makes doing business with Nassau County easier than ever by improving user experience and adding expanded features to register as a vendor and review opportunities as they become available. To view current bid opportunities for the Board of County Commissioners, please visit https://pbsystem.planetbids.com/portal/49083/vp/vp-prereg

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

3/2/23 @ 3:15 p.m. - At the Monday, February 27th meeting, the Board approved Resolution No. 2023-013, declaring March 2023 as National Procurement Month in Nassau County, Florida. This month is recognized annually by the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing to recognize public procurement professionals who work hard everyday to ensure that cities and counties are securing the best price possible for goods and services. 

In addition to overseeing the County's purchasing, Nassau County's Procurement Department prepares and solicits bids for RFPs (Request for Proposals) and RFQs (Request for Qualifications). They also work daily to ensure the most effective use of taxpayer dollars while maintaining the highest standard of service within a competitive, fair, open and transparent procurement process. 

The Board commends Procurement Director, Lanaee Gilmore, and Procurement Specialist, Thomas "TJ" O'Brien, for all they do for Nassau County and the taxpayers. 

-Sabrina Robertson
​ Public Information Officer

1/4/23 @ 2:15 p.m.

The Nassau County Procurement Division is hosting two vendor information sessions to help current and prospective vendors learn more about the County's procurement process.

Topics include: 

• How to be in the "know" about upcoming projects and bid opportunities
• How to market your products and services and register for bid opportunities
• How to engage with County departments involved in the procurement process 

​Sessions are as follows: 

In-Person Event
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 
James S. Page Governmental Complex, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Virtual Event
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 from 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. 
(If attending the virtual session, a Zoom link will be sent to you after your registration is submitted) 

Reserve your spot at either event by registering here.

If you have any questions, please contact the Procurement Department at (904) 530-6040 or via email at [email protected]. 

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

6/1/22 @ 2:15 p.m. 

The Nassau County Procurement Division is hosting two vendor information sessions to help current and prospective vendors learn more about the County's procurement process.

Topics include: 

• How to be in the "know" about upcoming projects and bid opportunities
• How to market your products and services and register for bid opportunities
• How to engage with County departments involved in the procurement process 

​Sessions are as follows: 

In-Person Event
Wednesday, June 29, 2022 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
James S. Page Governmental Complex, 96135 Nassau Place, Yulee, FL 32097

Virtual Event
Thursday, June 30, 2022 from 9:30-11:30 a.m. 
A Zoom link will be sent to you after your registration is submitted. 

Reserve your spot today by registering here. 

If you have any questions, please contact the Procurement Department at (904) 530-6040.

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer

5/12/22 @ 8:30 a.m. - The Board of County Commissioners currently has dozens of bid opportunities for projects including road improvements, courtroom design/build, pedestrian improvement projects, HVAC installation, dog kennel design/build, and more.

To view Bid Opportunities, click here.

The Board utilizes PlanetBids, a procurement and electronic bidding system to promote competition, provide better service and convenience to vendors, and to increase transparency in the procurement and bidding process. It also helps the County to quickly identify local vendors, as well as minority, woman and veteran-owned businesses.
 
You will need to register with PlanetBids to make a formal bid. Follow these easy steps:

• Click on "New Vendor" registration and complete the 3 fields
• Check your email and select "verify" to complete the vendor registration form.

You will automatically receive bid alerts based on your category code selections.

If you need any assistance along the way, click the headset image at the top of the page for FAQ's and support. You may also reach out to Procurement Director, Lanaee Gilmore, at (904) 530-6040 or via email at [email protected].

-Sabrina Robertson
 Public Information Officer