Conduct competitive solicitations, assist with the intake process, analyze the marketplace, develop comprehensive solicitations including writing the scope or specifications, develop appropriate evaluation and pricing matrices, advertise and release solicitations, conduct pre-solicitation response conferences and solicitation openings, analyze solicitation responses for conformance with requirements, compliance, established intent and reasonableness, and allow ability of fiscal costs, and service delivery methodologies; develop quote/bid tabs, direct department representatives regarding response evaluation, manage the solicitation award process; attest that the direct purchase or competitive solicitation is in compliance with all county policies and procedures, federal regulations, and state statutes. Responsible for county-wide purchasing and contracting functions, including intake, competitive solicitation, and contract creation related to a wide variety of supplies, equipment, materials, labor services, and professional and expenditure grant services in accordance with federal regulations, state statutes, county administrative code, policies, procedures and budget; assist in analyzing contractor performance for compliance and with corrective action; and to perform related duties as assigned.