About the Purchasing Division

• To assure vendors that impartial and equal treatment is afforded to all who wish to do business with the City.
• To receive maximum value for each dollar spent by awarding purchase orders to the lowest responsible bidder, taking into consideration quality, performance, technical support, delivery schedule, past performance, and other relevant factors.
• To provide City departments the required goods, equipment, and services with a minimum investment consistent with sound operating practices and economic advantage.
• To respect purchasing authority at all times and not use it for private advantage or gain.
• To conduct all purchasing activities in such a manner as to develop and maintain good public and internal relationships.
• To effect maximum feasible standardization of products used within and among departments in order to minimize stock levels and obtain better prices.

Purchasing Policies

• To conduct all purchasing activities in such a manner as to develop and maintain good public and internal relationships.
• To encourage fair and open competition by legitimate and ethical means.
• To respect purchasing authority at all times and not use it for private and advantage or gain.
• To promote the goodwill of the Purchasing Division at all times.