Objective
The Purchasing Division is responsible for all aspects of the City's centralized procurement process. Its objective is to acquire needed goods and services as efficiently and as inexpensively as possible, while assuring fair and equal opportunity to all qualified vendors.
Functions
The Purchasing Division's primary function is to assist other City Departments in their procurement efforts, securing materials and services, ensuring the City's actions are in accordance with the City Ordinances, State of Florida statutes, and NIGP Code of Ethics that govern the Procurement process.
The City of Hialeah Purchasing Division coordinates the processing of Intention to Bids (ITB), Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs) for applicable goods, services and equipment used in our municipal services. The Purchasing Division also furnishes potential businesses with the appropriate applications necessary in order to become eligible vendors with the City.