The Purchasing Division is responsible for the purchase of non-construction goods and services for all City departments.

We invite suppliers to visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) to learn more about doing business with the City.  Find out what types of services and supplies we contract by visiting the links Current City Contracts and Bid Opportunities on the left side of the screen.

Our mission is to provide quality service to our customers and vendors alike, by implementing and supporting processes that provide timely, cost-effective, high quality contracts through cooperative and proactive procurement practice.

To effectively serve our citizens, the City of Arlington Purchasing Division strives to remain on the cutting edge of purchasing initiatives and personnel training/certification. To this end, the Purchasing Division has earned the 2009 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement. 

• This is Arlington's sixth consecutive award (2004 - 2009).
• This prestigious honor is earned by public entities that score highly against the National Purchasing Institute's standardized criteria. 
• The program measures innovation, professionalism, e-procurement, productivity and leadership.