Purchasing Division

The Finance Department is responsible for the administration, direction, and coordination of all financial services of the City involving financial planning, budgeting, treasury management, investments, purchasing, accounting, payroll, business licensing, insurance, and utility customer services.

Purchasing Division

The Purchasing Division provides centralized control over the procurement of materials, equipment and services for all departments, offices and agencies of the City. Purchasing is responsible for setting standards and specifications for items to be purchased; for advertising and tabulation of bids; assisting departments in obtaining contracts for services; preparation and issuance of purchase orders, materials management; fixed asset inventory, and supervising the transfer or disposal of all surplus materials, supplies and equipment.

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"The city, as a general policy does not reimburse for indirect cost. The Purchasing Agent may make an exception to this policy if a specific contract/agreement merits such reimbursement."

DBE Goals for Fiscal Year 2010

DBE Publication FY 10 FTA

DBE Publication FY 10 FAA

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