The DWP participates in the City's master insurance program to assist emerging businesses to meet insurance requirements on City contracts, by offering general liability insurance at reasonable rates. Bidders may offer any material or process which is the equivalent of that specified, and shall give full description and catalog references. The DWP maintains its own corporate travel management and freight office. Prices quoted by bidders shall be exclusive of federal excise tax, pursuant to the exemption of political subdivisions of a state by federal law, and shall not include any applicable sales or use taxes, unless otherwise requested. All prices shall include any duties or tariffs that may be applicable.
All materials furnished are subject to inspection.
If any items or articles are found not to meet specifications, the lot or any faulty portion may be rejected. Before offering a lot, the vendor should eliminate any items which do not meet the requirements of the specifications. In addition to the DWP procurement group, the City of Los Angeles purchases a wide variety of merchandise and services through other City agencies. Vendors wishing to obtain information on how to do business with these City of Los Angeles agencies should contact them directly.