AGENDA ITEM REPORT
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A PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING MARCH 2026 AS “PROCUREMENT MONTH” AND MARCH 11, 2026, AS “PROCUREMENT PROFESSIONALS’ DAY.”
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BACKGROUND:
The City proudly recognizes March 2026 as “Procurement Month” and March 11, 2026, as “Procurement Professionals’ Day” to raise awareness of the essential role of the public procurement profession. Procurement professionals perform vital functions not only in the public sector, but across organizations in virtually all industries.
By recognizing Procurement Month and Procurement Professionals’ Day, the City acknowledges the contributions of procurement professionals to governmental efficiency, effectiveness, and responsible stewardship of public resources. This observance provides an opportunity to educate elected officials, administrators, taxpayers, and vendors about the procurement process and the professional work performed daily by the City’s procurement professionals.