The Purchasing Division Mission

The Purchasing Division Mission is to preserve the public trust through professional procurement services to City departments and the community.  The fundamental premise of our work is value for every tax dollar spent through fair and equal competitive opportunity to qualified providers.

About The Purchasing Division

City purchasing policy is established by resolution of the City Council.  Authority to establish rules and regulations for procurement of goods and services is authorized by the City Manager as the Chief Executive Officer.  By authority of the City Manager, the Purchasing Manager shall have the actual authority and power to insure compliance with the City's purchasing policy and is responsible for the daily operations of the Purchasing Division. For contact information see our Purchasing Staff Directory

Purchasing of goods and services under $5,000 may be accomplished by any City fiscal process authorized in the policy.  Purchases from $5,000 to $9,999 may be delegated to City departments as authorized in the policy.  With the exception of Public Works construction projects, purchases over $10,000 shall be accomplished only by the Purchasing staff after a formal solicitation process is performed.

About City Stores

The City Stores operation has been established to provide required critical and limited routine materials and supplies to City departments for smooth and efficient operation.