The function of the Purchasing Department is to solicit competitive prices from responsible vendors in order to purchase materials, equipment, and services in a timely manner to meet requirements for all City Departments.
Purchasing provides competitive informal and sealed bid documentation for departmental and/or Council approval; authorizes use of other source selection methods such as small purchase procedures, sole source procurement, emergency purchases, and selection process for designated types of services.
Secondary services include auditing of invoices, distribution of petty cash fund, and processing of all outgoing mail.
The City of Wauwatosa adheres to the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing, Inc. Code of Ethics. (
