Purchasing & Contracts
Welcome to the City of Ventura Purchasing and Contracts Division
The City's Purchasing and Contracts Division has earned the 12th annual "Achievement in Excellence in Procurement Award" from the National Purchasing Institute. This award, which measures innovation, professionalism, productivity and leadership, is sponsored by several national professional associations including the California Association of Public Purchasing officers (CAPPO), The Institute of Supply Management (ISM), The National Institute of Government Purchasing (NIGP), among others.
Ventura accepts this award with the distinction of being one of thirty-one cities nationwide to have received it five times or more.
City of San Buenaventura Purchasing and Contracts Division Mission Statement
To manage and coordinate the procurement of the City's supplies and services with integrity and professionalism, providing support, counsel and service to the organization and community. To negotiate, purchase and contract in an open, competitive, fair manner; securing maximum value for public funds through ethical, effective purchasing practices and high standards of excellence.
Buying Green!
Sustainability and Nurturing Our Environment are central to Ventura's Ten Strategic Goals. Ventura is committed to acquiring products and services that preserve and enhance the natural beauty of our community. Resource, Fuel and Energy Conservation are top priorities in all City contracts. The Purchasing and Contracts Division always strives for innovative ways to provide environmental stewardship, alternative materials and cost savings through the less reliance on traditional forms of energy.
All bids/proposals will be received in the Purchasing and Contracts Division. The Purchasing and Contracts Division is located in Ventura City Hall, 501 Poli Street Room 102, Ventura, CA 93001. Business hours are Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM (closed alternate Fridays & holidays)
Contact Information
Purchasing FAX number: 805/648-2961
Bid Hotline: 805/658-4776
Staff Information
Vicki Boswell, Manager
email | Phone (805) 658-4708
Burris DeBenning, Senior Buyer
email | Phone (805) 658-4716
Jennifer Yates, Senior Buyer
email | Phone (805) 658-4710
Mae Polohanan, Senior Office Assistant
email | Phone (805) 658-4797
Office Hours
Business hours are Monday - Friday 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
(closed alternate Fridays & holidays)
Terms and Conditions
Click here to view the terms and conditions (Ts & Cs) applicable to Purchase Orders and Request for Quotations.
Purchasing Policies and Procedures
Please review our Purchasing Policies and Procedures. We appreciate your interest in doing business with the City of San Buenaventura. Our aim is to help you in your sales effort and to promote a climate of good business relationships with the City of San Buenaventura. Whenever you need more information, please call us at (805) 658-4719.
Standards Of Purchasing Practice
The Purchasing Department has adopted the California Association Of Public Purchasing Officers (CAPPO) Standards Of Purchasing Practice. Click to view
Auctions of Surplus Equipment
The Purchasing and Contracts Division manages auctions of materials (equipment and supplies) declared surplus by City Departments. The majority of surplus items are auctioned on the internet and can be found at: http://www.stealitback.com
Notices of public auctions held at the City Warehouse will be published on this web site as they occur (1-2 times per year).
Disclaimer
(View the City web site disclaimer here)
Vendors are cautioned that the competitive nature of their offers could be affected if their submissions do not include all amendments. For this reason vendors are advised to frequently revisit all solicitations to which they may respond.
It is the vendor's responsibility to check this web site or contact the Purchasing office at (805) 658-4719 for updates to opportunities and to obtain additional amendments and information.