The City of Baytown

Purchasing Department

General Information

The City of Baytown Purchasing exists to efficiently and effectively manage, facilitate, and provide the highest quality goods and services while obtaining the best value for the City. The Purchasing Department strives to exceed the needs and expectations of our customers through knowledge and a strong understanding of the market.

Doing Business with the City of Baytown

Businesses or Individuals wishing to provide goods or services to the City should complete the Vendor Application and submit to the Purchasing Department for review.

Bids/Requests for Proposal/Request for Qualifications

Click here to view open bids or requests for proposals and qualifications, bid tabulations, and notifications of award. (coming soon)

Terms and Conditions

Click here to view the Purchase Order Terms and Conditions.

Surplus Property/City Auctions

The City Charter and State of Texas law provide for several methods of disposing of surplus City property. The most common is a public auction. The City of Baytown uses online auction for the sale of surplus property. To view current auctions, view the Rene Bates website at www.renebates.com

Vendor Marketing Calls

The Purchasing Office is located at 2123 Market Street, Baytown, TX 77520. Vendors can request an application at any time, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Visitors wishing to meet with Purchasing Department personnel should email their meeting requests to purchasing.org

The Purchasing Department should always be the first point of contact with the City for the purchase of any goods or services. We will direct you to the proper City department that may be interested in your product if applicable.