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Purchasing and Contracting staff is here to answer your questions about everything from marketing a product or service to the City or getting a City contract. Staff will try to assist with advocacy on various business issues or contracting disputes. If you need help, see the topics and issues listed below and click on the appropriate one to get the name and contact information for the person(s) who can help. And if you're not sure where to call, use the info below to start with our front desk.
Purchasing and Contracting contacts
Carol Wong
carol.wong@seattle.gov
206-684-0444
Consultant Contracting Policies
Steven Larson
steven.larson@seattle.gov
206-684-4529
Julie Salinas
julie.salinas@seattle.gov
206-684-0383
Construction Payments
Evanne Vaivadas
evanne.vaivadas@seattle.gov
(206) 684-8397
Mark Nakagawara, Construction Contracts Manager
(206) 684-4542
Presley Palmer, Division Director
presley.palmer@seattle.gov
(206) 233-7158
Krista Diaz, Deputy Division Director
krista.diaz@seattle.gov
(206) 684-0456
Julie Salinas, Procurement Program Manager
Buyers
Note: each buyer specializes in specific types of commodities.
David McLean
Seattle City Light (electrical supplies, cable, connectors, wire, network protectors, transformer, utility grade line tools, electric and other utilities products and services, transformers, circuit breakers, turbine runners, switchgear), Seattle City Light Technology, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations (equipment, hardware and software), Helicopter services and Office Equipment (MFPs / copier rental).
david.mclean@seattle.gov
(206) 684-0445
Jack Nolan
Debris Hauling, Disposal, Emergency Supplies & Response Services, Hazardous Material Disposal, Painting, Pressure Washing (including graffiti removal), Recycling Services, Roadway Supplies, Materials and Maintenance, Seattle Public Utilities, Security Equipment and Services, Towing, Traffic Control Services, Welding
jack.nolan@seattle.gov
(206) 684-0452
Veronica Castro
Automotive Parts, Fleets, Marine Vehicles, Travel, Vehicles, Veterinary Supplies and Services
veronica.castro@seattle.gov
(206) 684-0763
Abraham Cota
Closed Circuit Television and Sewer Services, Information Technology, IT Cloud Services, IT Data Services, IT Software, Janitorial Services & Products
abraham.cota@seattle.gov
(206) 684-0480
Jen Lyman
Chemicals, Furniture, Lab Services, Measure/Test, MRO Supplies, Office Postal Equipment, Office Services (Printing & Copying), Office Supplies, Playground Equipment, Safety Supplies, City Newspaper
jen.lyman@seattle.gov
(206) 256-5307
Sal Munoz
Building Services (general, handyman, deconstruction, fencing, portable toilets, roofing), Fuel, Groundskeeping, Landscaping
sal.munoz@seattle.gov
(206) 684-0685
Marta Tarabella-Marchesi
Information technology, IT software, IT services
marta.tarabella-marchesi@seattle.gov
(206) 733-9583
Tracy Staggers
Audio Video, Language Translation & Interpretation, Graphic Design/Advertising, Pest Management, Plumbing, Public Safety (Seattle Police and Seattle Fire Department), Safety Services, Security Services
tracy.staggers@seattle.gov
(206) 437-4413
Carol Wong
Administrative Support, Bid Clerk, Reception
carol.wong@seattle.gov
(206) 684-0444
Kim Roberts
Vendor Relations, Supplier Records and 1099’s
kim.roberts@seattle.gov
(206) 684-0773
Joy Jacobson, ADA Capital Projects Supervisor
joy.jacobson@seattle.gov
206-684-0385
Miguel Beltran, City Contract Compliance Manager
miguel.beltran@seattle.gov
206-684-4525
Carmen Kucinski, Social Equity Strategic Advisor
carmen.kucinski@seattle.gov
206-684-0188
Anna Pavlik, Labor Equity Manager
anna.pavlik@seattle.gov
(206) 386-1122
Jeanne Fulcher
jeanne.fulcher@seattle.gov
(206) 684-0903
Miguel Beltran, City Contract Compliance Manager
miguel.beltran@seattle.gov
(206) 684-4525
City Department WMBE Advisors
Contacts that may be helpful if you wish to learn of opportunities within specific departments.
Customers can use the Public Records Request Center (PRRC), an online public portal, to submit and track public disclosure requests, review FAQs, submit requests, make payments, download records, monitor the status of their previously submitted request(s), and communicate with public disclosure officer(s). It also identifies commonly requested records, and, for those that are already available on Seattle.gov, directs customers to them.
Ellis Jones, Public Disclosure Contact
ellis.jones@seattle.gov
(206) 684-5438
Presley Palmer
Division Director, Purchasing and Contracting
presley.palmer@seattle.gov