Office of Contract Administration

Purchasing

Our Mission:

The mission of the Purchasing Division of the OCA is to support the procurement of the material, equipment and services that are essential to providing governmental services for the citizens of San Francisco. The contracting and procurement services we provide support the operations of the City departments who provide services to the public. In serving the City's needs, the staff of the Division is dedicated to providing efficient and responsive service, in full compliance with the City's legal requirements, while upholding the highest ethical and professional standards.

Naomi Kelly, Director and Purchaser
Bill Jones, Assistant Director
Judy Wong, Supervising Purchaser

A Message from the Management Team

Information for Vendors and Contractors
Bids & Contracts Database Bids & Contracts Database Information Form P325 (Word) Bids & Contracts Database Information Form P325 (PDF) List of Buyers & How to Contact Them Required Vendor Forms Additional Forms for Your Particular Bid Approved Testing Labs for Electrical Products Electronic Payments to Vendors (ACH) Purchase Order terms and conditions (2-08) (Word)
Introduction to the Division
Frequently Asked Questions Booklet, "How to do business with the City and County of San Francisco" (PDF) Rules and Regulations Pertaining to the San Francisco Administrative Code Chapter 21 (PDF)
Nonprofit Contracting Task Force
Link to Original City Nonprofit Contracting Task Force Web Page Progress Report on Accomplishments for Nonprofit Contracting 3-12-07 (PDF) Progress Report for Nonprofit Task Force Supplemental to October 13, 2004 Report 04-06-05 (PDF) Progress Report for Nonprofit Task Force 10-20-05 (PDF) Milestones for Nonprofit Task Force Recommendations 04-12-06 (PDF) Dispute Resolution Procedure For Health and Human Services Nonprofit Contractors 9-06
Sweatfree Contracting
Chapter 12U - Sweatfree Contracting Ordinance Information and Wage Rates
Slavery Era Disclosure
Slavery Era Disclosure Ordinance Report (PDF) Institutional History: U.S. Bank - (PDF 10MB) Institutional History: Bank of America (PDF) Chapter 12Y San Francisco Slavery Disclosure Ordinance (Word) Slavery Era Disclosure affidavit, 4-07 (Word)
Food Service Waste Reduction Ordinance No. 295-06
Food Service Waste Reduction Ordinance
Technology Store
Computer Store vendor contact information For order forms, procedures, etc., please visit the Forms Center and see the "Office of Contract Administration--Computer Store" category of documents.
Notice of Public Hearing
The hearing originally scheduled for May 22, 2008, has been postponed until further notice. The attached flier shows the original date, but the hearing will not be held that day.