If you have any questions concerning the policies and procedures set forth in this guide, please contact the Purchasing Division. To conduct all negotiations with user department ethically, without attempts to influence through offerings of personal gifts or entertainment. All new vendors shall contact the Purchasing Division. The Purchasing Division will notify the supplier of the contacts in user departments for their products or services. It is important to relieve any doubt or misunderstanding that could be corrected through a product demonstration.
Demonstrations are also valuable to evaluate new products in their working environments.
No prior appointment is necessary, however to assure that the necessary participants are available, calling ahead to schedule an appointment is strongly encouraged. The City does not have a local preference law enacted. All purchases are open to any responsible vendor so interested. It is the policy of the Purchasing Division to maintain and practice the highest possible standards of business ethics, professional courtesy and competence in all dealings. At all times, applicable laws must be scrupulously observed.