Overview
The Purchasing Officer is responsible for the procurement of city goods and services and for the disposal of city surplus equipment and vehicles.

Register to be a Vendor
You may register your business using the PlanetBids System to be a potential vendor for the City by following these steps.

Public Works Construction
All licensed contractors are invited to register for the city's 2013 List of Qualified Bidders for Public Works Construction. All public works construction bids will now be posted on PlanetBids.

Bid Opportunities & Results By Type Of Product
The city routinely issues online Invitations for Bids and Requests for Proposals or Qualifications through PlanetBids for Public Works Construction, Goods, Services and Professional Contracts. View Current Bids and Bid Results.

Regional Opportunities
For regional bid opportunities, visit the County of San Diego Purchasing website.

Small Business Assistance / Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)
As a recipient of federal funds administered by Caltrans, the City of La Mesa encourages vendors to take advantage of outreach programs.

The Business & Entrepreneurship Center (BEC) offers free training, counseling and resources to assist small and DBE businesses to meet California's Economic Develoment needs.