Notice of Intention to Adopt Procurement Policy

Please be advised that The Corporation of the City of Owen Sound intends to adopt Procurement Policy AF009, in accordance with subsection 391(1) of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c. 25. 

Section 270 of the Municipal Act, 2001, requires municipalities to adopt and maintain policies related to various matters, including the procurement of goods and services, as well as the delegation of powers and duties.

The Procurement Policy has been updated to reflect current best practices, legislative requirements and City needs, replacing the previous Purchasing By-law (2020-002).

Additionally, housekeeping amendments to the Delegation of Powers and Duties By-law No. 2014-109 will be required to update references to the Purchasing By-law within Schedule A and any other applicable references. 

The following staff report is available on the City’s website and provides information on the policy:

• Report CR-26-061 Re: Procurement Policy

The meeting at which the by-law will be presented will take place at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, July 13, 2026, at City Hall, Council Chambers, 808 2nd Avenue East, Owen Sound, ON N4K 2H4.

Notice is being provided in accordance with Notice By-law No. 2018-022.  If the matter is postponed or considered at a subsequent Council meeting, no additional notice will be provided other than the information on the subsequent Council agenda.

For more information, please contact Lauren Stewart, Purchasing and Claims Coordinator at lstewart@owensound.ca or 519-376-4440 ext. 1242.

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