Overview                                 

The City of Santa Barbara purchases goods and services from suppliers throughout the state and nationwide.  We also enter into contracts with a wide variety of businesses and individuals for a broad spectrum of products and services.  These purchase orders and agreements are governed by the agency's commitment to quality, cost effectiveness, efficiency and fairness in a competitive arena as well as adherence to applicable statutes, rules and regulations.  The integrity of our procurement process is of utmost importance.  Construction bids are handled by the Public Works department. 

Quick Links        

Current Bid Announcements

Purchase Order Terms and Conditions

NIGP Code of Ethics

Current Bid Results

Prevailing Wage Information

Prevailing Wage and Certified Payroll Information  

Prevailing Wage FAQ

Prevailing Wage Rate Determination

Living Wage Information- Effective July 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012

Living Wage Ordinance (DIRECT LINK FROM MUNICIPAL CODE- GO TO SECTION 9.128 TO SEE LIVING WAGE ORDINANCE)

Grievance Form

Grievance Form- Spanish

Unfair Competition Grievance Form

Living Wage FAQ

Living Wage Worker Exemptions

Living Wage Certification

Living Wage Notice

Living Wage Notice- Spanish

Living Wage Payroll Certification Form

Bid Announcement Instructions
To begin, click on the Current Bid Announcements link above to view current invitations to bid offered by the City of Santa Barbara.  Scroll down the list of invitations and Request for Proposals (RFPs).  If you are interested in responding to the notice or invitation, please contact the Purchasing Office.

The City of Santa Barbara advertises bid opportunities in The Santa Barbara Daily Sound.  The Daily Sound is a free publication, Tuesday through Saturday, with 325 locations from Goleta to Carpinteria.  For additional information, email allen@thedailysound.com or call (805) 569-9057.  The Daily Sound is also available online at www.thedailysound.com.

Notice to All Bidders
Please check with the Purchasing Office prior to submitting your bid to obtain and incorporate any addenda that may have been issued.  All bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes, identifying the bid number and project title, to the Purchasing Office before the deadline shown in the bid documents.  Formal bids cannot be received by fax or email.

Disclaimer
Purchasing Notices are available electronically on the website.  Bid documents shall be obtained by calling the Purchasing Office at (805) 564-5349, or receiving in person at 310 East Ortega Street, Santa Barbara, CA 93101.

The City of Santa Barbara is not responsible for any damages or losses related to any system errors or interruptions affecting this site.  The City is not responsible for technical or mechanical problems of others.

More Information                                                                                                                                                           

• William Hornung, C.P.M.- General Services Manager
  BHornung@SantaBarbaraCA.gov
  
  
• Araceli Esparza- Purchasing Supervisor
  AEsparza@SantaBarbaraCA.gov
  
  
• Gregory Corral- Buyer
  GCorral@SantaBarbaraCA.gov
  
  
• Caroline Ortega- Buyer
  COrtega@SantaBarbaraCA.gov
  
  
• Laiken Gabbert- Buyer
  LGabbert@SantaBarbaraCA.gov
  
  
• Linda Allan- Administrative Specialist
  LAllan@SantaBarbaraCA.gov

Vendor Registration

To register as a vendor with the City of Santa Barbara, please view the following links below.  We do not register Public Works (construction) contractors.

Vendor Information Booklet

Vendor Application

Location

Purchasing Office
310 East Ortega Street
Santa Barbara, CA  93101
Telephone: (805) 564-5349
Fax: (805) 897-1977                                                         

Mailing Address

City of Santa Barbara
Purchasing Office
PO Box 1990
Santa Barbara, CA  93102-1990

General Services Division Information

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