Proposed Procurement Bylaw

A By-Law to Establish a Procurement Policy for the City of Kingston was passed by City Council on Oct. 4, 2022.

A blue graphic with the word "procurement" in the middle. Surrounding the word are little icons of areas impacted by procurement. Ie: a tennis racket represents recreation. A hardhat represents construction. A stage represents arts and culture. Etc.


A By-Law to Establish a Procurement Policy for the City of Kingston was passed by City Council on Oct. 4, 2022.


It’s time to update our bylaw, and we need your input.

The City wants your input on proposed amendments to the purchasing bylaw, which outlines how the municipality procures goods and services.

The proposed changes have been developed by leading experts and would modernize the City’s current bylaw to ensure its compliance with updated trade treaties and best business practices.

Get involved by 4 p.m. on July 29.

Get Involved

  • City staff invite you to review the proposed amendments and complete a brief survey.
  • Learn more about the City’s purchasing bylaw and review our FAQ section, located in the right column of this page.
  • Attend a Lunch & Learn on July 5. RSVP.

Your questions and comments will be compiled in a report that will be presented to the City’s Administrative Policies Committee in Fall 2022.


A blue graphic with the word "procurement" in the middle. Surrounding the word are little icons of areas impacted by procurement. Ie: a tennis racket represents recreation. A hardhat represents construction. A stage represents arts and culture. Etc.


A By-Law to Establish a Procurement Policy for the City of Kingston was passed by City Council on Oct. 4, 2022.


It’s time to update our bylaw, and we need your input.

The City wants your input on proposed amendments to the purchasing bylaw, which outlines how the municipality procures goods and services.

The proposed changes have been developed by leading experts and would modernize the City’s current bylaw to ensure its compliance with updated trade treaties and best business practices.

Get involved by 4 p.m. on July 29.

Get Involved

  • City staff invite you to review the proposed amendments and complete a brief survey.
  • Learn more about the City’s purchasing bylaw and review our FAQ section, located in the right column of this page.
  • Attend a Lunch & Learn on July 5. RSVP.

Your questions and comments will be compiled in a report that will be presented to the City’s Administrative Policies Committee in Fall 2022.


  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Survey

    Recent changes to trade treaty legislation as well as increased levels of procurement and changes in business practice have resulted in a need to develop and adopt an updated by-law that will govern the City’s procurement operations. A substantive review and revisions have not been made to the City’s Purchasing Bylaw since 2006. The proposed bylaw will continue to support open, transparent, fair, and competitive procurement practices, enable the ability to leverage technology, provide more flexibility in pursuing innovative approaches in procurement and address the ever-expanding trade treaty requirements.

    Suppliers and members of the community are invited to complete a brief survey that will help the City shape its draft bylaw. Input will be reviewed by staff and compiled into a report for Council. Review the proposed by-law (Exhibit B).

    Time to complete the survey: 10 minutes or less

    Survey closes: 4 p.m. on July 29. 

    A By-Law to Establish a Procurement Policy for the City of Kingston was passed by City Council on Oct. 4, 2022.