The Contracts and Procurement Division provides an efficient, economical, and effective method of acquiring goods and services to meet the needs of our internal customers, while ensuring a fair and competitive bidding process involving all vendors: local, small business, minority, women owned, disadvantaged, large, state, and national. This is accomplished with 8 full-time employees under the supervision of the Director, Contracts & Procurement.

Tips on Doing Business with the City of Topeka:

• Be sure your firm's name is on the bid list with the correct class-item codes.
• Keep your application current with any changes.
• Familiarize yourself with the City's Vendor Guide.
• Read the bid documents thoroughly and follow all instructions, terms and conditions.
• Be sure the bid is submitted on or before the opening date and time.
• Be sure the envelope shows the bid number, opening date, and vendor name.
• Attend bid openings, if possible, to see what the competition is doing.
• Bid results are not given over the telephone.
• Visit, write, or call the Contracts and Procurement Buyers to learn of the City's needs and to introduce your company and products.

We look forward to doing business with you. We are interested in your thoughts and concerns about the City procurement process. Vendor feedback is valued. Feel free to write or call with your comments and questions.