Office of Contract Administration

OCA is governed by Chapter 21 of the San Francisco Administrative Code. Learn what transactions fall under Chapter 21 before starting a purchase.

Need to buy goods or services for your department but don't know where to start? Let us help.

Chapter 21 governs how City departments can purchase goods, general services and professional services.

The Office of Contract Administration (OCA) subscribes to the California Association of Public Procurement Officials (CAPPO)’s Standards of Procurement Practice.

Before making a purchase, review OCA’s current citywide term contracts for commonly purchased goods and services.

Learn about OCA's special processes for copiers, uniforms, footwear, training, gift cards and emergencies.

Learn how to procure commodities and general services not available on existing City contracts.

Learn how to buy professional services, software licenses or online content.

Learn about your 3 options for buying technology-related goods or services and when to use them.

Select from the appropriate contract or grant agreement template for your transaction.

One-time purchases of commodities and general services less than $20,000 can be made by a purchase order issued by City departments without going through OCA.

If purchasing goods or general services greater than $20,000, you must submit a requisition to OCA to make the purchase on your behalf.

Access the tools you need to enter into a multi-year contract for goods or services.

Learn how the City awards grants and find grant templates. (OCA does not approve grants but provides templates as a courtesy.)

Read the requirements for common agency approvals, requirements, and waivers you may need for a contract.

Find out which contracting requirements you may waive and under what circumstances, and how to submit a waiver request.

Find links to all contract related applications in one place,

Read the Department of Environment's rules for buying goods that are safe for the environment.

Use this form to request OCA's approval to dispose of City assets.

Use this form to request a Direct Voucher payment for Chapter 21 purchases, in accordance with the Office of the Controller's Accounting Policies & Procedures.

Learn about how City buys non-construction commodities and services

Registering, submitting bids and proposals, and working on a contract.

Learn how to find solicitations published by OCA

Search our directory to find an LBE to work with on a contract for your department.

Explore, plan, and prepare for future opportunities.

If your nonprofit organization received more than $100,000 from the City, you must make certain information publicly available.

Get detailed information about our achievements, goals, and plans.

Read updates about purchasing rules, solicitation templates, waivers, trainings, and other contracting topics.

Find contact information for OCA management, operations, and purchasing staff.

Watch training videos on various contracting topics, including purchasing, waivers, and using PeopleSoft.