The policies set forth on this web site are in compliance with the Long Beach City Charter, Long Beach Municipal Code and Ordinances, Administrative Regulations, and the California Association of Public Purchasing Officers Standards of Purchasing Practices. Supplier visiting hours are by appointment only. The City makes its purchases under authority granted in the City Charter. Purchases are made by competitive bidding procedures. Competitive bids are not subject to negotiations.
Award is made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting the specifications.
Upon bid award, all bid documents will be available for examination in accordance with the State of California Public Disclosure Laws. To conserve public funds through reduction in cost and improvement in quality of materials and services purchased. To promote a system of material, supplies, equipment and service simplification and standardization in order to secure at minimum cost. To continually seek new sources of supply and new products. To qualify new suppliers and make facility visits to increase our knowledge of products, services, facilities and personnel.