Lake Metroparks is conducting an online auction in partnership with GovDeals for online auctioning of surplus property. Items will be auctioned over a 16-day time period beginning July 21, 2025 and ending on August 5, 2025.
Bidders may view and bid on items on the GovDeals website here. To bid on an item up for auction, all users must register on the auction website and create a username and password. To inspect items prior to bidding, an appointment is required. The designated day for inspection is Thursday, July 31 from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.; please call 440-639-7275 x1328 to make an appointment.
Before providing goods or services to Lake Metroparks, vendors must be aware of and follow these important procedures.
A booklet entitled Doing Business with Lake Metroparks, which details the purchasing procedures and invoice payment procedures, is available to any vendor. To obtain a free copy, call 440-639-7275, Fax your request to 440-639-9126, mail a written request to the following address, attention Purchasing Department: Lake Metroparks Administrative Offices 11211 Spear Rd. Concord Township, OH 44077
Purchasing-related forms that will help facilitate working with Lake Metroparks: Vendor Credit Package
Tax Exempt Form Purchase order terms & conditions
All purchase opportunities $75,000 and above will be listed and shall be conducted in accordance with Ohio Revised Code Sections 307.86 to 307.91.
Purchase opportunities $75,000 and above will be advertised once in the local newspaper (The News-Herald) two weeks prior to the due date or bid opening, and on Lake Metroparks website under Competitive Bidding. Bids are solicited through either an Invitation to Bid (ITB) or a Request for Proposal (RFP). Click here for more information Click here for a list of current projects
The Purchasing Department’s mission is to assist all departments in the procurement of materials, supplies, equipment and services at the lowest possible cost, consistent with the quality and delivery required. All purchases by an employee, acting as an agent of the Park District, must be made in an open, fair and ethical manner to promote competition and best serve the taxpayers.
If you suspect fraud, you can report your suspicions to the Ohio Auditor of State’s office in one of the following methods: