All vendors that have received a purchase order from the City of Lakewood, California are required to have a W-9 form on file with the City of Lakewood Finance Department. The form is available from the IRS website located at: http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/fw9.pdf. It can be completed on-line, printed, signed and faxed to 562-866-0505, or mailed to:
City of Lakewood, California Attn: Finance Deparment 5050 Clark Avenue Lakewood, Ca 90712
Home based business
Lakewood allows some home occupations in residential areas. A home occupation is an occupation or a business activity that does not bring customers or clients to your home or cause disruption to the residential character of your neighborhood.
A license is required before a home business can begin operation. The license can be obtained from the business license office at city hall.
Call 866-9771, extension 2622 for business license information and assistance.
The purchasing function for the City of Lakewood is provided through the Purchasing Division of the Finance Department.
The Purchasing division’s goal is to ensure the acquisition of quality goods and services at the lowest total cost to the City. The division also oversees the competitive bidding process, supplier selection for all City departments and the disposition and sale of all surplus City equipment and vehicles. This does not include Public Works contracts.
To ensure an open and competitive supplier selection process, the “Supplier Library” has been developed. This library is a system that allows potential suppliers to register for consideration for bidding opportunities. (See list below.)
To register for the Supplier Library, please complete the Supplier Registration Form and mail to the address shown on the form. Copies of brochures or detailed information about your firm’s capabilities should be included. This information will be kept on file for a period of two years, during which time your company will be considered for bidding opportunities when available
Lakewood residents are emphatically positive about their city’s capacity to be a good place to raise a family, enjoy recreation programs, shop, and work. More than four-fifths of residents in a recent community survey graded their city B+ for preventing neighborhood blight (81%), keeping city streets in repair (83%), providing effective public safety (87%), preserving the pleasant appearance of Lakewood neighborhoods (88%), and providing recreational opportunities (89%).
Their high level of satisfaction with city programs and services may stem from another significant indicator: Lakewood residents truly believe in their community. Nearly nine out of ten residents grade Lakewood B+ (or better) for preserving the community’s positive qualities (83%), sustaining their sense of community over the years (86%), and providing a good place to raise a family (88%).
Residents value their sense of community highly (93%) and believe they have found it in their own neighborhood (86%). More...
