The Purchasing Department on behalf of SCWA is responsible for purchasing high-quality goods, materials, equipment, and services at reasonable cost in a timely manner. The Purchasing Department is responsible for maintaining an open and competitive environment to ensure that all qualified buyers and sellers have access to Authority business and that all purchasing actions are conducted fairly and impartially in the best interest of SCWA. It is the policy of the Purchasing Department to promote the Authority's reputation for courtesy, fairness, impartiality, and integrity.