Purchasing & General Services

Corey Duemmel, Director of Purchasing and General Services (573) 751-3073

General Services Section

The General Services Section is responsible for various building functions, fleet management, mail and package services, department printing, office supplies, and state surplus property.

  • Jason Gilbert, Administrative Support Professional (General Services Manager) - (573) 751-4079
  • Alyssa Jones, Administrative Support Professional - (573) 751-3079
  • Mark Whittle, Stores/Warehouse Associate - (573) 751-9132
  • Tony Griffith, Driver - (573) 751-8549
  • Melody Hall, Administrative Support Assistant - (573) 751-9214

Purchasing Section

The Purchasing Section establishes and administers contracts with private agencies or individuals to provide services in communities throughout the Missouri.

Client Services

The Department contracts with approximately 1,200 agencies and individuals throughout the State of Missouri for quality services for the citizens of Missouri. It is our goal to establish a network of contracted service providers that is as diverse as the individuals we serve.

The Department purchases many services for the individuals it serves, including the following:

  • Prevention
  • Evaluation
  • Treatment
  • Therapies
  • Habilitation
  • Rehabilitation
  • Residential
  • Other special services

Commodities and Professional Services

The Department has 26 facilities throughout the state. Each facility has the delegation of authority to procure commodities/professional services under $49,999. An example of purchases at a facility level may include the following: 

  • Office Supplies
  • Janitorial Services
  • Pest Control Services
  • Miscellaneous Medical Supplies, etc.

Facility Coordinators

Local Bid Opportunities

The Department uses the State of Missouri eProcurement System, MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS for its solicitations. Department bid opportunities may be found by going to MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS Bid Board at: MissouriBUYS, powered by MOVERS Solicitation Abstract.

Agencies and individuals who are interested in contracting with the Department may contact:

Department of Mental Health
Purchasing and General Services
P.O. Box 687
Jefferson City, MO 65102
(573) 751-3073
FAX: (573) 526-3685

Statewide Contract Opportunities

For Statewide contracting and bid opportunities visit OA Division of Purchasing.