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The Town of Milton follows strict by-laws and regulations for purchasing goods and services. Information on purchasing schedules, current bids and tender results is available online for your convenience.
The Town is committed to the accessibility principles of preventing and removing barriers in accessing goods and services for people with disabilities and is bound by the Standards under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 as may be amended from time to time. Regulations enacted under the Act apply to all designated public sector organizations and other third parties providing goods and services to members of the public on behalf of the Town of Milton. The consultant/contractor, its employees and all sub-contractors hired by the consultant/contractor in the completion of its work, must meet or exceed compliance with all applicable regulations under the Act which became effective January 1, 2010.
Guidelines for Delivering Accessible Customer Services at The Town of Milton
It is a requirement that successful bidders have their employees, who provide goods/services on behalf of the Town, complete the Confirmation of Acceptance form acknowledging that they have read and accept the information provided in the “Guidelines for Delivering Accessible Customer Service at The Town of Milton.”
Confirmation of Acceptance FormIn 1998, the Town of Milton established in-house Purchasing Services to research, facilitate and recommend solutions to the Client Group to make well informed business decisions on the acquisition of goods and services.
All purchasing done on behalf of the Town of Milton is in accordance with the Town's Purchasing By-law, which outlines how the acquisition of goods and services is to be done. Council approves any exceptions from the guidelines stated in the by-law.
The Town of Milton staff follow the Code of Ethics as outlined by the Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC). The Town staff belong to several professional organizations, including:
The Town of Milton is also an active member in the Halton Co-operative Purchasing Group (HCPG), a group of 15 non-profit agencies in Halton that have worked together since 1974. The group's objective is to seek and provide the best value for the taxpayers' dollar in the most cost effective way. Further information on this group is available at the HCPG website.
Read the Purchasing Guide for complete details on the following:
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