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Purchasing Guidelines
Before You Bid
It is important that your firm be capable of complying with all the requirements before bidding. If the material is unclear or other complications arise, contact the Purchasing Division at (817) 598-4232 as soon as possible. Do not wait until the date and time of the bid closing.
Methods of Procurement
Competition is essential when doing business with the City of Weatherford. Most procurement actions with a dollar value of $50,000 or more will be competitively bid.
Limits | Action |
| $5,000 and less | No bid necessary, may use City Credit Card |
| $5,001 - $50,000 | Minimum of three written quotes |
| More than $50,000 | Formal quotes process |
Insurance Requirements
| Type of Insurance | Amount |
| Commercial General Liability* | $1,000,000 per occurrence |
| *Policy shall have no coverage removed by exclusions | $1,000,000 products/completed operations |
| $1,000,000 general aggregate for bodily and personal injury and property damage | |
| Automobile Liability | $1,000,000 combined single limit per accident |
| Workers' Compensation and Employers' Liability | $1,000,000 |
| Personal Liability Insurance (Architectural or Engineering Contracts) | $1,000,000 |
Additional Terms and Conditions of doing business with the City of Weatherford.