Q.  What services are provided by the SDSURF purchasing department?

Q.  What are the hours of operation for the purchasing department?

Q.  Who do I contact if I need help?

Q.  Why should I use purchasing services?

Q.  Where can I find purchasing policies and procedures?

Q.  What services are provided by the SDSURF purchasing department?

A.  Purchasing is able to assist you with the following:

• Locating sources for products and/or services
• Qualifying prospective suppliers
• Assisting with preparation of a statement of work or scope of services
• Soliciting bids
• Evaluating and negotiating quotations/proposals for pricing, terms, and conditions
• Completing contract documents and issue purchase orders
• Expediting and following-up on purchase orders
• Assisting with return of goods
• Working with suppliers on disputes and termination of purchase agreement

Q.  What are the hours of operation for the purchasing department?

A.  The purchasing department is available 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday, excluding holidays.

Q.  Who do I contact if I need help?

A.  If you need assistance, contact the purchasing department at 619-594-6891 or email SDSURF Purchasing. Refer to the purchasing Contacts for specific buyer information.

Q.  Why should I use purchasing services?

A.  The purchasing department is here to provide a consistent method of acquiring goods/services from qualified and reputable suppliers at a fair and reasonable price. Our staff is trained to ask the appropriate questions to ensure a successful purchase while fulfilling all compliance requirements.

Q.  Where can I find purchasing policies and procedures?

A.  Refer to the Purchasing section of the Project Administration Guide for more detailed information regarding purchasing policies and procedures.