Purchasing Services is a diverse, customer-oriented team, which serves as the central control of procurement activities for materials, equipment, supplies and services, contributing to the efficient and cost-effective operation of the City of Waco.
Purchasing Services strives to procure, in an ethical manner, quality goods and services at competitive prices while creating a favorable climate for business opportunities within the guidelines of the law.
Purchasing is responsible for contracting, stores/warehouse and investment recovery functions. The Department consists of three operational groups: Administration, Contracting and Stores/Warehouse.
- Administration sets policy and procedures that ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
- The Contracting group contracts for goods and services and serves as the City’s central vendor contact for competitive bidding and contract administration.
- The Stores/ Warehouse group provides a readily available supply of required items for immediate pickup by city departments.