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Stockton,
CA |
General Information For Business Reports |
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Administrative
Services Department - |
Contracts & Proposals| The
Purchasing Division provides professional
purchasing for all supplies and services
necessary for the efficient operation
of City departments. Our focus is to
promote a climate that fosters good
business relationships between our
suppliers and the City. Purchases are made under the authority granted in the City Charter. Competitive bidding is solicited and competitive bids are not subject to negotiations. Awards are made to the lowest and best regular responsible bidder meeting specifications and on the basis of the lowest ultimate cost to the City. |
The City is vitally interested in promoting local businesses. We see local businesses as an important part of a competitive bid process which deserves our encouragement and help. The City takes positive steps to maximize the utilization of local business enterprises in purchasing and contract activity by providing information about the City's procurement process and procedures. |
For
additional bid information:
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In all instances in which vendor personnel enter City property to repair, install, service, construct, consult, etc., the City requires a certificate of insurance verifying coverage per City insurance requirements. Whenever insurance is required on a purchase order, the vendor will be supplied with complete requirements for coverage. If you need further information on insurance requirements please contact the City's Risk Manager at (209) 937-8629 (office), (209) 937-8833 (fax) or e-mail dianne.gregorius@ci.stockton.ca.us. |
All purchases charged to the City require a purchase order. If an individual calls you and attempts to place an order without a City purchase order number, you are cautioned to request an authorized purchase order number and obtain the name and department of the individual. The purchase order number is vital to doing business with the City. It is your insurance that you will be paid. Exceptions: There may be times during an emergency when an order must be placed after hours or on weekends (times when the Purchasing Office is normally closed). Be assured that true emergency purchases at such times without purchase order numbers will be approved. Be sure to obtain the individual's name and department and request identification if the order is placed in person. Department personnel are instructed to obtain a purchase order number from the Purchasing Office the following workday. The employee who placed the order will contact you with an authorized purchase order number. |
The Purchasing Office maintains a strict policy prohibiting the acceptance of gifts and/or gratuities from any supplier or potential supplier by its employees. |
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