Purchasing
The City of Kentwood purchasing process is governed by portions of City Charter & Code of Ordinances, City Commission Resolutions, and Mayoral Policy that are intended to provide a framework for consistency of decision-making, but also the flexibility to select a product or service from one that may not be the low bidder, but that which provides the best overall value for the City. This allows the City to procure a wide range of products, supplies, equipment, and services to accomplish its goal of providing superior and efficient customer service.
If you have questions about the City’s purchasing needs or process, please feel welcome to contact us.
Carla Kane, CPPB, NIGP-CPP
Purchasing Agent
616.554.0772
KaneC@kentwood.us
Cori Derengowski
Buyer
616.554.0760
DerengowskiC@kentwood.us
2023 WMPPA Business Opportunities Expo
The West Michigan Public Purchasing Alliance will host a Business Opportunities Expo on Wednesday, Oct. 11 at Kent County/MSU Cooperative Extension, 775 Ball Ave. NE.
The event will provide companies seeking to do business with the public sector a great opportunity to connect with buyers from multiple agencies, including the City of Kentwood.
For more details, visit WestMIPPA.org/annual-expo.
PROUD MEMBERS OF:
West Michigan Public Purchasing Alliance
Michigan Public Purchasing Officers Association 
Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council
National Institute of Governmental Purchasing