Purchasing
The City's purchasing system operates under the direction and supervision of the City Manager. The Purchasing Agent acts as the City's principal public purchasing official and is responsible for the purchase of goods, services, insurance and construction, except where such authority has been assigned or delegated to other persons. The Purchasing Agent is also responsible for the management and disposal of excess, obsolete, and salvageable materials and equipment.
The City purchasing system embodies the principles of empowerment, continuous improvement, and efficiency by delegating specified purchasing responsibilities to department heads. The goals of the purchasing system are to:
EMPHASIZE quality, value, & integrity in all procurements
DELEGATE purchasing authority when possible & prudent
EXERCISE positive fiscal control over public expenditures
PROMOTE administrative efficiency
COMPLY with the Virginia Public Procurement Act
The Purchasing Office issues Invitations for Bids and Requests for Proposals for City goods and services and for construction projects. This list is updated on an as needed basis. Prospective bidders/offerors may obtain copies of bid/proposal documents from:
Office of the Purchasing Agent 401 Lafayette Street Williamsburg, VA
Julie Phares jphares@williamsburgva.gov
Monday - Friday &nb