General Services Support

The Department Support Division is responsible for the purchase and acquisition of goods and services utilized for department support functions.  Specific responsibilities of the Division include: development of bid specifications and requests for proposals, administration of the City's Purchasing Ordinance and Procedures, and administration of various contracts for goods and services provided to the City from outside vendors.  The Division also is responsible for maintaining all City buildings and related equipment.  The Division establishes maintenance schedules, coordinates procurement of supplies and equipment, performs building maintenance, repairs, new construciton, and administers various facility-related maintenance contracts.

Vendor Information

A number of opportunities exist for vendors and contractors interested in doing business. Services, supplies, and products run the gamut from consultations to office supplies and furnishings to janitorial services to complex computer systems.  Mindful of their role as stewards of the city budget, department officials seek the best value in services and products, meaning reliability, durability and efficiency are important factors in purchasing decisions. Vendors and contractors interested in conducting business with the city are encouraged to contact General Services department director Robert Ford at 559-324-2700. Bid packages detailing information required in Requests for Proposals are sent electronically or by U.S. Mail to vendors who have registered and been selected to be in various vendor pools.