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.

Other duties include:

• Authorizing use of other source selection methods such as small purchase procedures, sole source procurement, emergency purchases, and selection process for designated types of services
• Providing competitive, informal, and sealed bid documentation for department

       and/or Council approval 

Code of Ethics
The City of Wauwatosa adheres to the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Inc. code of ethics.