MISSION STATEMENT: The primary responsibility of OCWD's Purchasing Department is to purchase materials, supplies and services with the objective that they will be available at the proper time, in the proper place in quantity, quality and price, and consistent with the needs of the District. Location and Parking: The Purchasing Department is located in OCWD's administration building at 18700 Ward Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708.  The Receiving Department is located in the warehouse on the same campus. Signs are clearly posted for directions and parking. Directions and map to OCWD Fountain Valley headquarters Office Hours: Regular office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except for holidays. Receiving hours are 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Scheduled Visits: Sales representatives are welcome and encouraged to visit the Purchasing Department, however we recommend you schedule an appointment in advance between 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Purchasing Guidelines and Limits: The District requires that all transactions be pre-authorized with a valid Purchase Order number. No employee shall purchase goods or services without prior authorization. Transactions without a Purchase Order number could delay payment. Always request a Purchase Order number and include it on your invoice. Purchases of less than $5,000 require non-competitive negotiation. Purchases of $5,001 to $9,999 require a minimum of two verbal quotations. Purchases of $10,000 to $19,999 require two written quotations. Orders of $20,000 to $49,999 require three written quotations. Orders of $50,000 or more require three written quotations and approval by OCWD's board of directors. Payment Terms: Regular invoices for items purchased by Purchase Order, Contract, Interagency Agreement, Board authorization and other types of standard invoices are paid 30 days after receipt of invoice. Cash discount terms may be taken when appropriate. Taxes: The District pays California State Sales and Use tax. These taxes must be shown separately on the invoice. The District is exempt from all Federal Excise taxes. The District's Federal Tax Identification Number is 95-6002277. Vendor Invoices: All invoices should be sent to: Orange County Water District Accounts Payable Dept. P.O. Box 20845 Fountain Valley, CA 92728-0845 Staff: Bonnie Howard Purchasing Manager (714) 378-3258 bhoward@ocwd.com Judy Wooton Buyer (714) 378-3261 jwooton@ocwd.com Patti Wimmerstedt Buyer (714) 378-3274 pwimmerstedt@ocwd.com Cathy Skousen Administrative Support Specialist (714) 378-3230 cskousen@ocwd.com

In September 2002, the Orange County Water District Purchasing Department received its third consecutive "Achievement of Excellence in Procurement" award (shown above). Awarded by the National Purchasing Institute, it is designed to measure innovation, professionalism, productivity and leadership attributes of the procurement function. OCWD is one of only 74 organizations that achieved this award in 2002. Moreover, the Orange County Water District is one of only 34 organizations to receive the award at least three times.