A Purchase order or Contract will not be issued to a vendor until a completed Vendor Application is received in the Purchasing Office.

You can email your vendor application to emendez@statesvillenc.net or fax your application to 704-873-4167. You may also mail your application to City of Statesville, PO Box 1111, Statesville, NC 28687.

All vendors are required to read and accept the Purchasing Terms and Conditions.

Purchasing Policies

The Purchasing Division is committed to conducting all purchasing activities according to the N.C. General Statues and the City of Statesville Purchasing Manual:

• To conduct all purchasing activities in such a manner as to develop and maintain good public and internal relationships.
• To encourage fair and open competition by legitimate and ethical means.
• To respect purchasing authority at all times and not use it for private and advantage or gain.
• To promote the goodwill of the Purchasing Division at all times.

How to do Business with the City of Statesville

It is the intent of City of Statesville Purchasing Department to make vendor/city relations pleasant, professional and profitable for both the vendor and the City. The purpose of Purchasing is to ensure the most efficient and effective use of public funds by purchasing at lowest cost consistent with the quality and quantity required.

All vendors and sales representatives are invited to call on Purchasing, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5: p.m. An appointment prior to arrival is strongly encouraged.