The Purchasing Division's goal is to ensure the acquisition of quality goods and services at the lowest total cost for the City and to promote fair and open competition among large and small suppliers. Under the authority of the City Charter and Municipal Code, the division oversees the competitive bidding process and supplier selection for a full range of municipal services and programs. There are opportunities for construction/capital improvement projects, various professional services, and general goods and services.

The Purchasing Division is located at:

Santa Ana City Hall

20 Civic Center Plaza

4th Floor, Room 429

Santa Ana, California 92702

General Information:  714-647-6941

Accounts Payable General Information: 714-647-5460

Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. City Hall is closed alternate Fridays. Vendors are encouraged to make appointments prior to visiting Purchasing Division personnel.  Courtesy visits are not encouraged, as staff may not be available due to daily responsibilities. It is recommended that initial contact with other City departments be made through the Purchasing Division.

Bids for major public works construction projects are solicited directly by the Public Works Department.  Call 714-647-5680 for a recorded listing of current projects.

Professional Service requests are initiated by various city departments and solicitations are posted under the "Current Bid Solicitations and Bid Results" link of the right side of this page.

More specific information about doing business with the City is contained in the links shown on the right side of this page.