Purchasing and suppliers

Interested in doing business with IRWD? We can help you through the procurement system, providing tips as you need them along the way.

Since 2003, IRWD has been recognized multiple times by the National Purchasing Institute with its Achievement of Excellence in Procurement award, honoring organizational excellence in public procurement.

Scheduling meetings and delivery hours for suppliers

If you want to have a sales meeting with an IRWD buyer, please schedule an appointment by calling 949-453-5718. Meetings are conducted by appointment only.

Purchasing Department hours: Mon-Thurs, 6:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Fridays, 6:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Sat-Sun, closed.

For those making deliveries, please make note of the shipping/receiving hours: Mon-Thurs, 6:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Fridays, 6:30 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Sat-Sun, closed.

Only the IRWD purchasing manager and IRWD buyers can authorize or commit IRWD for the purchase of materials, services or equipment.

Online Bidding System for new and existing IRWD suppliers

Public works contractor registration notice

No contractor or subcontractor may be listed on a bid proposal for a public works project unless registered with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR).

No contractor or subcontractor may work on public works project unless registered with DIR.

No contractor or subcontractor may be awarded a contract for public work on a public works project unless registered with the DIR pursuant to Labor Code section 1725.5.

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Bidders and subcontractors must be registered on the Department of Industrial Relations

Contact the purchasing department

Mailing address

IRWD Purchasing Department
P.O. Box 57000
Irvine, CA 92619-7000

Location

IRWD Operations Center/Warehouse
3512 Michelson Drive
Irvine, CA 92612