Purchasing Division
Finance Department
Columbus Consolidated Government
P.O. Box 1340
Columbus, GA 31902-1340
Telephone: 706-653-4105
Fax: 706-653-4109
Our Mission
Division Profile
To provide professional procurement service, guidance and assistance to City
departments in obtaining goods and services. To exercise ethical practices and fair competition
in our dealings with vendors in areas of procurement. To continue to strive for the most economic,
innovative, and expeditious methods to achieve the City's purchasing requirements through research
and staff development.
The Purchasing Division of the Department of Finance is responsible for securing all
supplies, tools, equipment and services required for City operations consistent with the procurement
ordinance. In addition, the division is responsible for the protection, preservation, proper storage
and disposal of surplus materials and equipment. The Purchasing division acts as a liaison between
the vendor and the City's various departments.
Purchasing Management:
The Purchasing Manager reports directly to the Director of Finance, thus ensuring procurement
techniques and strategies are consistent with stated management plans and directives of city
officials and the director's office.
Division Head
Andrea McCorvey, CPPB
Purchasing Manager
Capital Purchases Team
The Capital Purchases Team is responsible for capital purchases and capital improvement project purchases approved
per fiscal year.
Della Lewis, CPPB
Buyer II, DBE Coordinator, Team Lead
Responsible for Construction, Professional Services, and DBE Coordination.
Jenny Brewer
Buyer I
Responsible for vehicles, equipment and supplies.
Annual Contract Team
The Annual Contract Team is responsible for administering and tracking all annual contracts.
Betty Hughey, CPPB
Buyer II, Team Lead
Responsible for Professional Services Contracts, Communications Contracts,
Major Equipment Maintenance Contracts, Uniforms, Office Supplies.
Kevin Robertson
Buyer I
Responsible for Various Supplies and Equipment Contracts for Public Safety, Public
Services and Facilities Maintenance, Services Contracts, Ground Maintenance, Inmate Supplies,
and the Bid Web page.
Other Team Members
Debra Starling
Purchasing Technician
Responsible for purchase order processing, daily fuel quotes, Advantage trainer and surplus
inventory.
Margaret Gallops
Fiscal Technician I
Responsible for vendor maintenance, assistant to the buyers.
Contact Information
Specific Procurement Inquiries?
Andrea McCorvey
Purchasing Division
Finance Department
P.O. Box 1340
Columbus, GA 31902-1340
Telephone 706-653-4105
FAX 706-653-4109
Specific Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Inquiries?
Della Lewis, DBE Coordinator
Purchasing Division
Finance Department
P.O. Box 1340
Columbus, GA 31902-1340
Telephone 706-653-4105
Fax 706-653-4109