The county purchases millions of dollars of equipment ranging from trucks to toothpicks each year in order to execute the county’s many valued services efficiently and cost effectively. Overseeing this never-ending process is a monumental task aptly undertaken by the county’s purchasing department. The Purchasing department is responsible for buying supplies for the board, special benefit districts, and even other constitutional offices in addition to negotiating contracts for fuel and county-wide communication tools like cell phones and pagers. Additionally, they are responsible for keeping track of the fixed and moving inventory throughout the county as well as managing the bidding process for new vendors.