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Purchasing
The Purchasing Division is the primary agency responsible for sourcing matters for supplies and services necessary for the efficient operation of all City departments. Purchasing works jointly with the various City departments in developing bid specifications, scopes of work and is responsible for facilitating the competitive processes and contract management. Additionally, the City is responsible for monitoring annual contracts, surplus property sells, including City fleet, and unclaimed confiscated goods. Our online tools are designed to provide vendors with the information needed to do business with the City.
Resources
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Solicitations
An up-to-date listing of active solicitations being offered by the City of New Braunfels.
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Contract Insurance Requirements
Learn more about how the City requires all contractors, certain vendors, and most consultants to supply proof of insurance before a contract is awarded.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Easy to find answers to commonly asked questions of the New Braunfels purchasing office.
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Financial Ethics
Purchasing will treat vendors in a fair manner, while avoiding the perception of immoral, illegal or unethical behavior. All vendors or persons doing business with the City of New Braunfels must follow the Purchasing Code of Ethics.
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Construction Project Manual
Download the City of New Braunfels Construction Project Manual.
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Construction Project Manual for Joint Project
Download the City of New Braunfels Construction Project Manual for Joint Project.
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Standard Terms & Conditions
Download the City of New Braunfels Purchasing Standard Terms & Conditions document.
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Purchasing Policy and Procedures
This manual has been prepared to inform each department and division, of the methods of procurement available to city staff and role of all those involved in the purchasing process.
Additional Resources
How to Do Business with the City of New Braunfels
The City of New Braunfels utilizes Workday Spend as its electronic procurement platform. If you are interested in doing business with the City of New Braunfels, you will need to visit this site to view published solicitations. This site does NOT offer a notification system. Vendors wishing to receive notifications regarding solicitation postings should register with the State of Texas Centralized Master Bidder's List (CMBL).
Governance
The Purchasing Division is required to follow purchasing laws outlined in Chapters 252 and 271 of the Local Government Code as well as the City of New Braunfels' Procurement Manual.
Appointments
Prospective vendors are encouraged to make appointments with the departments that may utilize your goods or services. To speak with Purchasing, vendors should call 830-221-4389 to schedule an appointment.
Location
550 Landa Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Receiving Hours
Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Information to Prepare
- Brochures/information about your business
- Cooperative membership information, such as:
- DIR
- TXMAS - TxSmartBuy
- BuyBoard
- Choice Partners
- Sourcewell
- OMNIA Partners
- HGAC
- HUB Information
If you have questions regarding any specific solicitation posted by us on please email the Purchasing Division or submit your question via the Workday Spend platform.
Bid Submission
Competitive sealed bids/proposals must be submitted by the date and time noted. Proposals shall include all specified items in the section and be submitted electronically through Workday Spend or placed in an envelope, sealed and clearly identified on outside as a Proposal to Owner, with Proposer’s name and address, and project name. Failure to submit Proposal in this manner may subject Proposer to disqualification. Proposal may be mailed or delivered (in person or by Express Mail or delivery service) to:
Delivery
City of New Braunfels
Office of City Secretary – Attn: Purchasing
550 Landa Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130
Labeled as:
PROJECT NAME – PROJECT NUMBER
Due: (Solicitation Due Date & Time)
Late bids/proposals will not be accepted for any reason and will be returned unopened. Sealed bids are publicly opened at a date, time, and location specified in the bid documents. Tabulations of sealed bids are normally available the day following the bid opening and may be obtained by accessing the City’s Purchasing Web page or calling the Purchasing Division at (830) 221-4389. Sealed proposals are opened in a manner that avoids disclosure of the contents to competing offers and keeps the proposals confidential during negotiations.
The following links will provide additional purchasing information:
Auctions
The City will be periodically offering the general public the opportunity to bid on used fleet vehicles and used equipment through the following online auction sites:
Governmental entities interested in any of the surplus displayed must email purchasing@newbraunfels.gov for more information.
For other auction related inquires, please contact the Purchasing Department.
Forms
All related Purchasing forms can be found below. If you have questions regarding Purchasing requirements please contact the Purchasing division.
Contact Information
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Barbara Coleman
Purchasing ManagerPhone: (830) 221-4389
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Julie Gohlke
Assistant Purchasing ManagerPhone: (830) 221-4081
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Yvette Alvarado
Contract CoordinatorPhone: (830) 221-4388
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Gregory Gutierrez
BuyerPhone: (830) 221-4398