Purchasing

Responsible for the procurement of goods and services required to operate and maintain all departments within the City of Allen.

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New E-Bidding System Available for Vendors

The City of Allen has recently instituted a new e-bidding and supplier management system.  Vendors wishing to participated in the electronic bidding process may now register their company. 

With e-bidding, you will:

• ·         Register to receive notifications for City of Allen upcoming bids
• ·         Complete and submit your bids online
• ·         Review bid tabulation and awarded bid information online

Vendors pay no fees for utilizing the online bidding system. Register or view current bid opportunities and additional purchasing information at the City of Allen Ionwave. 

Automated Bid Notification System

The City of Allen has contracted with Onvia DemandStar for the maintenance of an electronic bid notification system. Onvia DemandStar is available through the Quicklinks menu on all purchasing division pages.

Cooperative Purchasing

The City of Allen promotes the utilization of cooperative purchasing agreements through the Collin County Governmental Purchasers Forum. For more information, click here.