Purchasing

Purchase and Procurement

The City of Novi operates under a centralized purchasing system.  The Accountant responsible for purchasing obtains all products and services required for daily operation of the city, formally receiving sealed bids, and monitoring contractual services and budgets.

Bid Opportunities

The City of Novi is a member of the Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network (MITN), a centralized web-based e-procurement system that provides a single point of contact for vendors to access new business opportunities throughout our region.

The MITN provides vendors: 

• 24-hour access to business opportunities
• Instant electronic notification and document delivery
• Notification based upon the vendor’s designated product or service
• Vendor-managed system registration

If you are interested in business opportunities with the City of Novi, please visit the MITN website at www.mitn.info. 

Surplus Auction

The City of Novi disposes of surplus items, such as vehicles, furniture, bicycles, etc., on the MITN website.

MITN (Michigan Intergovernmental Trade Network) Surplus Auction (Click on “Surplus Auction” for information. There is no cost to register.)

Getting on the Vendor List

The City of Novi uses the MITN website to register bidders.  You can review your registration options at www.mitn.info.

Accounts Payable

Vendor payments are processed bi-weekly. Invoices are typically processed within 30 days of their receipt. Questions about the status of a payment may be directed to the Finance Department at 248-347-0465.

Guide to Doing Business With the State of Michigan

Guide to Doing Business with the State of Michigan