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City purchasing division honored with National Procurement Institute award
Summary
City purchasing staff received the 2025 National Procurement Institute Achievement for Excellence in Procurement award; staff met 13 of 18 evaluation criteria, according to the city presentation.
Farmington’s purchasing division received a 2025 Achievement for Excellence in Procurement award from the National Procurement Institute, city leaders announced at the council meeting.
Why it matters: The award recognizes procurement professionalism and process improvements; staff highlighted that the recognition reflects the cumulative work of a purchasing team that manages solicitations, contract compliance and cross-departmental support.
City Manager Rob Mace and Purchasing Manager Jim Cox commended the team; Cox said that for 2025 the city processed 53 solicitations totaling roughly $22.3 million and that the award was earned by meeting 13 of 18 evaluation criteria. Jennifer Roland, chief procurement officer, and other procurement staff joined the council at the dais to receive the award and take a photograph.
Less critical/contextual note: Councilors praised the team’s work and noted the city is pursuing further accreditation through the National Association of Government Procurement professionals as a next step.
