TO: Board of County Commissioners
THROUGH: John A. Titkanich, Jr., County Administrator
Kristin Daniels, Director, Office of Management and Budget
FROM: Jennifer Hyde, Procurement Manager
DATE: June 27, 2025
SUBJECT: 2025 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement ® (AEP) Award
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BACKGROUND
Indian River County has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® (AEP) Award from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. (NPI).
ANALYSIS
The AEP Award recognizes organizational excellence in public procurement through a rigorous evaluation of innovation, professionalism, productivity, leadership, and e-procurement practices. NPI recognized 216 public and nonprofit agencies in North America this year, including 36 in Florida. This is the first year the county has applied for the award, and we are one of 19 first time recipients.
Established in 1995, the AEP Award is open to all public and nonprofit organizations. The program’s comprehensive evaluation criteria promote continuous improvement and elevate procurement as a vital contributor to good governance. The application is designed to encourage procurement professionals to go beyond the minimum requirements as set yearly by the AEP Sponsors, and to recognize innovative programs and solutions that exemplify outstanding achievements. The award not only focuses on practical, documented work but also recognizes leadership and contributions that further advance the public procurement profession.
A list of all 2025 recipients can be found at https://www.npi-aep.org/award-recipients.
BUDGETARY IMPACT
The cost to apply for the award was $495, which was paid from the General Fund/Procurement/Dues-Memberships Account, GL 00121613-035420.
PREVIOUS BOARD ACTIONS
None
POTENTIAL FUTURE BOARD ACTIONS
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STRATEGIC PLAN ALIGNMENT
Governance: Delivering high quality local government services and managing resources in a financially responsible and sustainable manner, embracing accountability, transparency, innovation, performance, customer service, and community engagement; the hallmarks of good governance.
OTHER PLAN ALIGNMENT
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
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