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How the City Buys Goods/Services

The City of Austin makes purchases on the open market, by informal or formal requests, or utilizing cooperative contracts.

The City makes purchases based on dollar ranges:

• $0 - $3,000

Purchases made based on a single quote and may be authorized and/or paid using a purchasing order or purchasing card.

• $3,000.01 - $50,000

Purchases made based on an informal request with a minimum of three quotes, with attempts made to obtain at least two quotes from a certified Women or Minority Owned Business

• $50,000.01 and above

Purchases made based on a formal solicitation and may require approval by the City Council

How to do Business with the City

• Create a subscriber account.
• Subscribe to solicitation notifications.
• Download solicitation documents.
• Review public solicitation openings. Results of public solicitation openings are posted online.
• Registered vendors can manage their accounts and view reports of business activity with the City.

Purchasing Office Staff Directory

Our vision is to be a valuable Business Partner Capital Project delivery.

Our mission is to procure and manage contracts supporting capital project delivery resulting in an improved quality of life for all.

     •  Improve the quality of life for Austin residents through timely completion of CIP contracts.

     •  Create an environment where people feel connected, empowered, and committed to excellence.

     •  Promote competition for CIP contracts.

     •  Ensure workers on city construction contracts are being paid minimum and prevailing wage.

     •  Provide additional training opportunities for skilled and semi-skilled construction workers in the Austin area.

Learn more about the Capital Contracting Office here.