The City of Baytown follows a decentralized business model, with the Purchasing Division responsible for acquiring all non-construction goods and services for City departments. Construction and engineering-related procurements are managed by Public Works and Engineering with assistance from the Purchasing Division.
The City’s mission is to provide quality service to our internal customers and vendors by supporting processes that ensure timely, cost-effective, and high-quality contracts. Through accountability, integrity, and transparency, we strive to promote fair and open competition in all procurement activities.
With the State Comptroller’s Transparency Stars Program, an additional standard of excellence has been established to encourage local governments to make financial and contracting information easily accessible to the public. The City of Baytown is committed to meeting and exceeding these transparency standards by sharing detailed data and documents related to contracts and procurement.
Learn more about the Texas Comptroller’s efforts to promote government transparency.