City of San Diego Purchasing

The Purchasing & Contracting Department is committed to providing the best service to our customers. We are proud to operate according to the Standards of Purchasing Practice (PDF: 97K). Purchasing choices affect local environment, health, and global community. Choose to make a difference! See Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Program (EP³).
ATTENTION: Purchasing & Contracting Department conducts free workshops on how to do business with the City of San Diego. See the Vendor Information page for more details.
	For the sixth consecutive year, the City of San Diego Purchasing & Contracting Department has been named a recipient of the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award. This award recognizes innovation, professionalism, productivity, and leadership attributes of procurement organizations, specifically automation efforts and utilization of electronic commerce.