The Purchasing & Supply Services Division provides an effective and efficient centralized purchasing service to City departments, while maintaining a high standard of internal control. The Division is responsible for securing, through generally accepted public and professional purchasing practices, all goods and services required by the City that have been approved by Council in a five-year plan.
The Purchasing function involves:
- obtaining the proper equipment, materials, supplies, and services;
- in the right quantity;
- of the right quality;
- at the right price;
- from the right source.
Under City Policy, the Purchasing & Supply Services Manager acts as the legally authorized representative of Council and general managers in dealing with every firm supplying, or aspiring to supply, materials and services to the City.
Bidding Opportunities
The City of Abbotsford advertises bidding opportunities on the Provincial Government BC Bid website. Please visit the BC Bid website to view our opportunities.