The Purchasing Division maintains a list of bidders by commodity or service. This list is used by Purchasing Division staff when soliciting bids for various City requirements. If you are not already on our list, please take the time to complete a bidder's application card at the City and mail it to the Purchasing Division and your firm will be placed on the bid list. The City of Costa Mesa encourages competition in its purchasing practices. To the extent practicable and within the guidelines established by applicable legislation, acquisition of goods and services are made competitively.
Award is made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder.
No public bid opening is held. A Notice Inviting Bids is also posted on the bulletin board in City Hall. A public bid opening is held. Late bids are not accepted and will be returned unopened to the vendor. Award is made to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder by the City Council.