Purchasing Mission Statement

The St. Louis County Purchasing Department mission is to continually improve its efforts to meet or exceed the expectations of its customers. We emphasize teamwork and involvement within departments in identifying and implementing programs to save time and money while maintaining the highest quality in  services, goods, and relations with the local business and community.

Purchasing General Information

The Purchasing Department is responsible for overseeing purchasing activities of the County in accordance with Minnesota State Statutes and County Regulations. Responsibilities of the Purchasing Department include the purchasing or contracting for all supplies, materials, equipment and contractual services required by any County department; to operate the duplicating, mail, and central storeroom; and to transfer equipment to or between County departments, and/or handle sales of surplus equipment, supplies and materials.

Dick Florey, Purchasing Director

St. Louis County Purchasing

Government Services Center

320 W. 2nd Street, Room 709

Duluth, MN 55802-1404

Telephone: (218) 726-2666

Fax:  (218) 733-2971