Purpose –

The purpose of this section is to familiarize the public with the procedures used for carrying out the purchasing function for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office.  Any questions that are not answered in this guide can be answered by calling or visiting, the Central Services Bureau, Purchasing Section.

Polk County Sheriff’s Office
Central Services Bureau
Purchasing Section
1891 Jim Keene Blvd.
Winter Haven, FL 33880
Phone: 863-298-6308

Office Hours –

The Central Services Bureau is open for business from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday with the exception of legal holidays.  We do ask that Vendors make appointments whenever possible.

 What the Polk County Sheriff’s Office Buys –

The Sheriff’s Office purchases more than 28 million dollars worth of products and services each year.  These purchases range from office supplies, vehicles and emergency equipment to food and clothing for inmates housed at our facilities.  The Purchasing Section welcomes new vendors to supply any and all of these items.

 Who Purchases for the Polk County Sheriff’s Office –

Central Services Bureau/Purchasing Staff Directory:

The following is a list of personnel who may assist you:

Written Correspondence –

Direct all correspondence to:                                   

Direct all correspondence to:                                   

Before an order is initiated, all vendors must be sure that a purchase order is approved. Deliveries of materials or services performed without a purchase order may result in an expense which will be the vendors responsibility.