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 Benton
Utilities Purchasing Department
The responsibilities in the Purchasing Department are to see that all
spending is accomplished in a way to conform to the rules and regulations
set forth by Arkansas Law and the City of Benton Policies and Procedures.
This has been our goal and will continue to be our goal this year and the
years to follow.
 Linda McAdoo serves Benton Utilities and the City of Benton as their
procurement officer having come to work here in September 1999. She works
closely and under the direction of the Benton Utilities General Manager.
In April of this year, the purchasing department coordinated the annual
auction. It is held to disperse of vehicles and equipment that are no
longer in a condition where they can be utilized.
Every November, the Purchasing Department sends out a request for quotes for
all water and electric items that are maintained in each department’s
inventory. This allows for us to purchase items from the most cost
effective company.
After the budget is passed and a department receives the ok to go ahead
and make a large purchase, they bring their specifications to this
department in order to be advertised that competitive bids are being accepted. This
dept. is also responsible for receiving bids and opening them at the
scheduled time. Purchasing has already had several successful bids this
year with several more to come.
We also maintain a supply of goods regularly utilized by all departments;
this is known as Central Stores. The types of items that are kept in stock
are paper, pens, cleaning supplies, wasp spray, light bulbs, etc. This
provides convenience to the dept. heads and allows for us to buy from the
most economical provider.
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