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.
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CURRENT BID ANNOUNCEMENTS
PURCHASE ORDER TERMS AND CONDITIONS
STANDARD SERVICE AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
NIGP CODE OF ETHICS
CURRENT BID RESULTS
SANTA BARBARA COUNTY BUSINESS RESOURCE EXPO NOVEMBER 19, 2009
Living Wage Information- Effective July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010
Living Wage Ordinance (DIRECT LINK FROM MUNICIPAL CODE- GO TO SECTION 9.128 TO SEE LIVING WAGE ORDINANCE)
Grievance Form
Grievance Form- Spanish
Living Wage Certification
Living Wage Notice
Living Wage Notice- Spanish
Unfair Competition Grievance 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 Pacific Coast Business Times. Visit their website http://www.pacbiztimes.com or call them at (805) 560-6950 to get subscription and distribution information.
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
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
Furlough Schedule