The Finance Department Purchasing Division offers many opportunities for companies to sell their general goods and services to the city. The city purchases these goods and services through a competitive process. Purchasing issues formal solicitations under either Invitation for Bid (IFB) or Request for Proposal (RFP). These documents are available for download under the current solicitation links listed below. NOTE: Copies of solicitations are available at the Purchasing Division for a charge of $0.19 per page.
The Purchasing Division also offers other opportunities not available online known as Request for Quotation (RFQ). This type of solicitation is the responsibility of the individual buyer assigned to the request and are not posted here. Contact the Purchasing Division for more information on this type of solicitation.
Professional services and purchases under $1000 are processed on a department level basis. Each department maintains their own listing of available vendors. The Business Liaison link below will provide a listing of contacts for each city department.
More information About Doing Business with the City
- How to Become a Vendor
(information on forms and procedures needed) - Current Solicitations
- Awards and Tabulations
- Upcoming Solicitations
(information on solicitations to be made available soon) - Business Liaisons
(point of first contact for every city department) - Frequently Asked Questions
PDF Document Downloads:
Affidavit of Lawful Presence - Effective 11/24/09 (NEW)