Purchasing Policy

The City of Madera’s Purchasing Policy outlines the guiding principles that ensure fairness, integrity, and accountability in how the City acquires goods and services. These standards help maintain public trust, encourage open competition, and support responsible spending of taxpayer dollars.

The policy is designed to promote transparency, fairness, and efficiency in all procurement activities. Our goal is to ensure that every purchase delivers value to the community while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism.

Key Principles

• Fair and open competition: Provide all qualified suppliers an equal opportunity to compete for City business.
• Integrity and ethics: Conduct all transactions with honesty, transparency, and respect for both suppliers and City staff.
• Collaboration: Encourage supplier input in developing clear, accurate specifications and standards.
• Efficiency and value: Deliver timely, cost-effective procurement services that support City operations.
• Environmental responsibility: Support the purchase of recycled and environmentally preferred products whenever practical.
• Community alignment: Advance the goals of the Vision Madera 2025 plan through responsible and strategic purchasing practices.