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City of San Antonio
Purchasing & General Services Dept.

 Procurement Division Buying Assignments


Gilbert C. Garza, CPM
[Purchasing Administrator]
 
   Phone: (210) 207-2237


Gilbert holds a Bachelors degree in Business Management from St. Mary’s University. He has worked in purchasing for over 15 years in both the public and private sector, previously working in manufacturing, as well as, water and electric utilities . Gilbert has been a Purchasing Administrator for the city of San Antonio since, October 1, 2007.  His
team consists of 3 Sr. Procurement Specialists, 1 Procurement Specialist, a Department Systems Specialist, a Contract Coordinator and an administrative assistant.
Responsibilities include oversight of Professional Service contracts for several City departments that include ITSD and Police.

Name Commodity Phone
William Flint
[Sr. Procurement Specialist]
  
Computer Software/Hardware, Maintenance, Internet Services, Telecommunications/Technology Equipment, Cable, Generators, Security Camera Systems, Training Materials & Supplies (210) 207-4285
David Benites
[Sr. Procurement Specialist]
  
IT, Library Supplies & Services, Books, Periodicals, Pamphlets, Digital E-Books, Arts & Crafts, Clothing & Uniforms (210) 207-2818
Don Smith
[Sr. Procurement Specialist]
Paper, Office Supplies, Office Furniture, Office Equipment, Audio Visual Supplies and Equipment, TV's, Radios, Lab/Medical Equipment & Supplies, Exercise Equipment, Shelving & Material Handling, Printers, Fax Equipment & Supplies, Sporting Goods, Safety Equipment, SCBA's, Games, Disposition of Assets & Surplus Property (210) 207-4045
Amelie Tinajero
 [Procurement Specialist]
Parking & Traffic Equipment and Services, Signs, Street Barricades, Building Supplies, Theatre and Stage, Promotional & Advertising Specialty Items, Surveying Equipment, Awards & Trophies, Police and Fire Equipment to include Ammunition, Firearms, and Rescue Equipment (210) 207-6106
Christina Cardenas
 [Procurement Specialist]
  (210) 207-6551
Debra Reyes
[Contract Coordinator]
Professional Services - (Departments (I - P): ITSD, Intergovernmental Relations, International Affairs, Library, Management & Budget, Mayor's Office, Military Affairs, Municipal Courts, Parks, Planning, Police, Public Works, Solid Waste Management (210) 207-7266
Terry Collazo
[Management Analyst]

Procurement Card
 
(210) 207-3370
Cynthia Flores
[Administrative Assistant I]
Annual Contracts and Formals, Award Letters, Contract Renewals, Rider Contracts, Administrative Support
 
(210) 207-6554

Denise D. Gallegos, CPPB
[Purchasing Administrator]
 
   Phone: (210) 207-4044

Denise holds a Bachelors Degree in History and Theology from the University of Notre Dame and is a 30 year native of San Antonio.  She has over 7 years of experience in the Purchasing & Supply Chain profession ranging from production materials and equipment to fleet acquisitions and service contracting.  She has held various titles within the field and has a vast knowledge of procurement law. Her team is responsible for acquisition of all fleet vehicles, fuels, vehicle parts and printing.  Her team also spearheads SAP monitoring policies, professional and technical training, and contract compliance monitoring of the City’s Small/Minority Business program. Denise's experience in leading, supervising and managing also includes volunteer organizations. She currently serves as a liaison to both the US Communities’ Advisory Board and the Texas Municipal League, and is a member of the Urban Management Assistants of South Texas.

Name Commodity Phone
Stephanie Criollo
[Sr. Procurement Specialist]
Fleet Vehicles, All Purpose and Specialty Vehicles, Heavy Equipment, Fuel, Automotive Parts and Service, Photographic Supplies, Printing Services (tickets, coupons, books and notices) and Supplies, Moving Services (210) 207-7024
Jesse Martinez
[Procurement Specialist]
Appliances, Lawn Maintenance & Equipment, Water Treatment Services, Ice Machines, Hand Tools, Refrigeration Equipment, Locksmith Services (210) 207-4043
Sr. Procurement Specialist
[Vacant]
  
   
Contract Coordinator
[Vacant]
  
Professional Services - (Departments (D - H): Development Services, Downtown Operations, Economic Development, Finance, Fire/EMS, Fleet, Grants, Health, Housing, HR  
Norbert Dziuk
[Contract Coordinator]
SAP Monitoring (210) 207-4050
Maria Castillo
[Administrative Assistant I]
Annual Contracts, Award Letters, Contract Renewals, Rider Contracts, Administrative Support (210) 207-7260

Paul J. Calapa
[Purchasing Administrator]
Phone: (210) 207-2074

Paul supervises and directs a procurement team including 2 Contract Coordinators, 3 Sr. Procurement Specialists, 1 Procurement Specialist and 2 administrative staff members.  His responsibilities include oversight of Professional Service contracts for 13 City departments, all procurement activity for Construction, Facility Products & Services, Annual contracts for Janitorial, Elevator, Demolition, and MRO.  He is a team leader for the development and implementation of Vendor Performance/Evaluation methods as well as Overall Departmental Annual Contracts Coordination.  He started with the City of San Antonio on October 1, 2007 and served the prior ten years as Purchasing Director for the City of Brownsville. Prior to that, he has twenty years of private sector purchasing and management experience.  He graduated in 1974 from the University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor of Journalism degree. 

Name Commodity Phone
James Horst
 [Sr. Procurement Specialist]
Security Guard Services, Security & Fire Alarm Systems, Waste Management, Armored Car Services, Trash Containers, Hazardous Materials & Services, Trash Collection, Aerial Photography, Sports Facility Projects, Demolition, Window & Floor Coverings (210) 207-4048
Sr. Procurement Specialist
[Vacant]
  
   
Velma Fontenot
[Sr. Procurement Specialist]
Irrigation Systems, Horticulture & Fertilizers, Lawn & Garden Services, Industrial Heating/Ventilation & Air Conditioning Equipment, Trash Bags, Janitorial Supplies and Services, Abrasives & Adhesives, Elevator Service, Agricultural Chemicals, Animal Supplies, Animal Food, Insecticides/Pest Control Services, Swimming Pool Chemicals & Supplies (210) 207-4047
LD McGarity
[Procurement Specialist]
  (210) 207-4062
Terri Canal
[Contract Coordinator]
Professional Services - (Departments (A - C): Animal Care, Asset Management, Aviation, CIMS, City Attorney, City Auditor, City Clerk, City Council, City Manager, Communications, Community Initiatives, Convention & Visitors, Convention Sports, Cultural Affairs, 311 (210) 207-8691
Jennifer Wood, CPPB
[Contract Coordinator]
Park Improvement Projects, Playground Equipment, Construction Related Services (Concrete, Lumber & Street Materials), Electrical & Lighting Supplies and Equipment, Plumbing Supplies, Pipes and Tubes, Paint, Painting Services, Fencing (210) 207-2101
Deborah Cortez
[Management Analyst]
Request for Council Action - (RFCA)- Coordinator for Annual and Formal Contracts Submitted for Council, Consideration & Approval (210) 207-2825
Irma Jasso
[Administrative Assistant I]
 
Annual Contracts and Formals, Award Letters, Contract Renewals, Rider Contracts, Administrative Support
 
(210) 207-2112

To contact by mail:
City of San Antonio, Department of Purchasing and Contract Services
P.O. Box 839966, San Antonio, TX 78283-3966

 


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