Overview
The Division of Purchases and Supplies manages all purchases for the City of Cleveland. All purchases are processed in accordance with the Charter, City Policies and the Codified Ordinances of Cleveland, Ohio, including approval by the Board of Control for purchases in excess of $50,000.00. Under the direction of the Board of Control, purchases are processed in accordance with the Charter of the City of Cleveland and all other applicable City policies and ordinances.
The mission of the Division is to procure quality commodities and services at the lowest possible cost and in a timely manner through effective and efficient competitive bidding, maintain citywide requirements contracts, and maximize returns on the disposal of surplus property, real and personal.
As a centralized purchasing operation, written purchase orders signed by the Commissioner of Purchases and Supplies are required prior to the delivery of supplies or services. The City is not responsible for verbal orders placed by employees outside of the Division of Purchases and Supplies.
Coming Soon
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Contact List
The Cleveland Division of Purchases and Supplies delivers high-quality customer service. Our well-trained, credentialed, and professional staff are responsible for the City's centralized procurement processes.
| Send Email | Phone | |
|---|---|---|
| Purchasing Main/General Fax | purchasing@clevelandohio.gov | 216.664.2177 |
| Tiffany White Johnson, Commissioner | TWhiteJohnson@clevelandohio.gov | 216.664.2620 |
| Steven Decker, Deputy Commissioner | sdecker@clevelandohio.gov | 216.664.2624 |
| Jules Gilliam, Buyer | JGilliam@clevelandohio.gov | 216.664.2621 |
| Lauren Drake, Project Director (Citywide Contracts) | ldrake@clevelandohio.gov | 216.664.2627 |
| Donia Patterson, Administrative Assistant | dpatterson2@clevelandohio.gov | 216.664.2626 |
| Natasha Price, Principle Clerk (Contracts), Buyer | NPrice@clevelandohio.gov | 216.664.2625 |