About Us
Our Goal
The Contract Administration Division and the Purchasing Division are responsible for overseeing the acquisition of all materials, supplies, equipment, and services at the lowest possible cost, consistent with the quality needed for effective use. Our goal is the promotion of the City’s best interest through intelligent action, fair dealing, high ethical standards, and maintaining a mutually advantageous relationship with our Suppliers.
Professional Associations
The City of Thornton is a long time member in good standing of the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) and the National Association of Purchasing Management (NAPM). We are also active members in local chapters of the Rocky Mountain Governmental Purchasing Association (RMGPA) and NAPM Denver. In addition, Thornton is an active charter member of the Colorado Front Range Multiple Assembly of Procurement Officials (MAPO). Thornton Contract Administration and Purchasing staff are members of, and hold credentials from a number of professional organizations, including the following:
- ISM (Institute for Supply Management)
- UPPCC (Universal Public Procurement Certification Council)
- ASCE (American Society of Civil Engineers)
- DORA (Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies - Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors
- CSI (Construction Specification Institute)
- PMI (Project Management Institute)
- DBIA (Design Build Institute of America)
- USCBG - LEED (United States Green Building Council - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)
Accreditation
In October of 1999, the City of Thornton Purchasing Division received the national Outstanding Agency Accreditation Achievement Award from the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing. Designation recognizes Thornton for its commitment to sound business practices and high professional standards. In 2008, the Purchasing Division applied for and was granted Accreditation renewal.
Contact Information
Administrative Support Staff
Telephone: 303-538-7325
Fax: 303-538-7556
Sean Saddler, PE
Contracts and Purchasing Director
9500 Civic Center Drive
Thornton, Colorado 80229
Telephone: 303-538-7644
Fax: 303-538-7556
E-Mail: Sean.Saddler@thorntonco.gov
Contract Administration Division | Purchasing Division |
Jim Jensen Contracts Supervisor 9500 Civic Center Drive Thornton, Colorado 80229 Telephone: 720-977-6204 Fax: 303-538-7556 E-Mail: Jim.Jensen@thorntonco.gov | Megan DeGrood Purchasing Manager 9500 Civic Center Drive Thornton, Colorado 80229 Telephone: 303-538-7375 Fax: 303-538-7556 E-Mail: Megan.deGrood@thorntonco.gov |
Dennis Laurita, PMP Senior Contract Administrator 9500 Civic Center Drive Thornton, Colorado 80229 Telephone: 303-538-7649 Fax: 303-538-7556 E-Mail: Dennis.Laurita@thorntonco.gov | Andrew Miskell Senior Purchasing Analyst 9500 Civic Center Drive Thornton, Colorado 80229 Telephone: 303-538-7588 Fax: 303-538-7556 E-Mail: Andrew.Miskell@thorntonco.gov |
Patrick Hinterberger Senior Contractor Administrator 12450 Washington Street Thornton, Colorado 80241 Telephone: 303-538-7648 Fax: 303-538-7556 E-Mail: Patrick.Hinterberger@thorntonco.gov | Mary Sanchez, CPPB Buyer II 9500 Civic Center Drive Thornton, Colorado 80229 Telephone: 303-538-7543 Fax: 303-538-7556 E-Mail: Mary.Sanchez@thorntonco.gov |
Keith Griess Contractor Administrator 9500 Civic Center Drive Thornton, Colorado 80229 Telephone: 303-538-7643 Fax: 303-538-7556 E-Mail: Keith.Griess@thorntonco.gov | Carol Arellano Buyer I 9500 Civic Center Drive Thornton, Colorado 80229 Telephone: 303-538-7351 Fax: 303-538-7556 E-Mail: Carol.Arellano@thorntonco.gov |
Marshall Davis Contractor Administrator 9500 Civic Center Drive Thornton, Colorado 80229 Telephone: 303-538-7493 Fax: 303-538-7556 E-Mail: Marshall.Davis@thorntonco.gov Paul Morris Contractor Administrator 9500 Civic Center Drive Thornton, Colorado 80229 Telephone: 303-538-7392 Fax: 303-538-7556 E-Mail: Paul.Morris@thorntonco.gov | Denise Serna Buyer I 9500 Civic Center Drive Thornton, Colorado 80229 Telephone: 303-538-7547 Fax: 303-538-7556 E-Mail: Denise.Serna@thorntonco.gov |
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