Cities

The various cities purchase millions of dollars of commodities and services each year. They conduct business with a wide range of suppliers from independent contractors to small businesses to large enterprises.

What do the cities buy? ALMOST EVERYTHING!

The variety of goods and services purchased by each city ranges from very simple items, such as office supplies, to highly specialized services and equipment.

City Procurement

The City of Los Angeles purchases a vast array of goods and services for the effective operation and maintenance of infrastructure.

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Business Assistance Virtual Network (BAVN)

The BAVN is a free service provided by the City of Los Angeles and the Mayor’s Office of Economic Development, for informational virtual network that integrates, promotes and provides assessment, referrals and tracking for public and private capital, contract, procurement and business assistance opportunities. LA BAVN

• View and download information about all contractual opportunities offered by the City of Los Angeles in one convenient location.
• Find up-to-date certified sub-contractors to complement your project bid.

BAVN Registration form

The City of Downey, California maintains a centralized system of purchasing. All departments of the City obtain supplies, services and equipment through this central Purchasing Division, headed by a Purchasing Manager.
Vendor information
Vendor Registration Form for Downey: Vendor form pdf

The city of Huntington Park decentralizes its departments please contact specific department you wish to do business with: Department list

http://www.lynwood.ca.us/business/bids-and-contracts

The City of Lynwood uses Find RFP e-Purchasing online system. This system brings together an extensive database of vendors and government agencies which improves their service to you. http://www.lynwood.ca.us/business/bids-and-contracts

http://www.ci.commerce.ca.us/purchasing_overview.htm

Vendor Database: The City of Commerce maintains a Vendor Database for one year and is used as a resource in locating prospective vendors. To become a part of the Vendor Database simply submit your information onto the Vendor Information page on the City’s Website: http://www.ci.commerce.ca.us/vendorinfo.asp

OPEN BIDS & RFPs: http://www.ci.commerce.ca.us/open_bids_rfps.htm

http://www.bellgardens.org/n_departments.asp

For City of Bell Gardens please contact specific department you wish to do business with. Department list: http://www.bellgardens.org/n_departments.asp