Purchasing Guide

The City of Crystal Lake’s Purchasing Process strives to insure that taxpayers receive the maximum value for each dollar spent by purchasing quality products and services at the lowest possible cost.

Prospective vendors are encouraged to review the purchasing guide. This guide lists the broad variety of products we buy. In addition, the guide provides important information on the purchasing process and policies at the City.

Purchase Order Terms and Conditions

The following Standard Purchase Order Terms and Conditions only apply to transactions that do not have a written agreement, duly executed by both parties.  If there is an applicable City agreement, then those terms and conditions shall be the terms that govern the transaction and relationship of the parties.

In the absence of such a written agreement, duly executed by both parties, then these Purchase Order Terms and Conditions provide you (“Seller”) with the guidelines and legal stipulations of your purchase order with the City of Crystal Lake for the goods and/or services that are described on the face of the Purchase Order.

Any Discrepancies must be reconciled with the City’s buyer before this order is filled. These online Terms and Conditions are for all Purchase Orders issued after August 6, 2018.