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1. How do I become a vendor?

There s a link on the Purchasing home page that takes you to a form that must be completed and submitted.

2. How do I find the Purchasing Department?

The County of Lancaster Purchasing Department is located on the seventh floor at 150 North Queen Street, Lancaster, Suite 712.

3. How do I find the delivery dock and what are the delivery hours?

The delivery dock for the County of Lancaster is located off W. Marion Street under the parking garage. Directions: Walnut (Rt.23) to Market St. (alley) crossover Chestnut. Market turns into W. Marion St. (alley). The entrance to the dock will be on your left.Deliveries are accepted between 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM Monday - Friday.

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1. How do I become a Co-op member?

Keep in mind, each case must be evaluated based on the circumstances.

Eligibility is open to any public purchasing entity (local governments and authorities), non-profit human service agencies which receive public funds, and schools, both public and private, located within Lancaster County.

How each organization relates to another public purchasing entity also has to be evaluated. For example, fire companies which are affiliated with municipalities typically come under the umbrella of the municipality.

2. Co-Op pick-up location and hours?

Co-Op members may pick-up items from the County of Lancaster at the warehouse dock Monday, Wednesday and Friday between the hours of 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The dock is located off W. Marion Street under the parking garage. Directions: Walnut (Rt.23) to Market St. (alley) crossover Chestnut. Market turns into W. Marion St. (alley). The entrance to the dock will be on your left.

3. Where does the County post information for bids?

The County of Lancaster posts IFB’s and RFP's on the Public Purchase website. Registration is free for vendors and is a two-step process explained in the step-by-step document found on the Vendor Registration page.