General Services oversees purchasing and procurement citywide. The Department ensures that goods and services are purchased according to Chapter 3.05 of the Goleta Municipal Code as well as other state and federal regulations and guidelines.

The City is committed to procuring quality goods and services, in a transparent way and cost effective manner. 

The Purchasing Division also promotes transparency in its procurement efforts. City bid opportunities are listed here.

The Facilities Division of General Services maintains a portfolio of approximately 163,000 square feet of City-owned facilities. The City is committed to environmental sustainability and has adopted a Green Building Program for municipal facilities that requires a higher standard for all new City-owned buildings of 2,000 square feet or greater. Green Building Policy

General Services oversees property acquisition and disposition, Capital Improvements for City-owned facilities, security services, and maintenance of structures and grounds. Services are provided in a timely manner to ensure that facilities operate in a safe, secure, and cost-efficient environment.

Report problems or concerns at City facilities through City Assist.

General Services maintains the City fleet of vehicles, including sedans, vans, and work trucks. Vehicles are maintained to operate safely and dependably throughout the life of the vehicle. 

Services provided include maintenance and repair of City vehicles and equipment such as sedans, light and heavy-duty trucks, trailers, tractors, and miscellaneous equipment.

Fleet Scope and Priorities:

• Maintenance and repair of City vehicles and equipment
• Maintaining the operating safety and regulatory compliance of the city’s fleet and fleet infrastructure
• Procuring necessary vehicles and equipment according to the annual replacement schedule.
• Asset management, budgeting, and reporting
• Vehicle and equipment replacement – forecasting, budgeting, and procurement

To “right-size” and reduce the environmental footprint of the City’s Fleet, in November 2022, the City Council unanimously adopted the City’s first Green Fleet Policy.

Vision. Innovative, responsive delivery of technology which supports the City’s business needs and makes government more accessible, efficient, accountable, and transparent.

Mission. To deliver and support secure, reliable, and integrated technology solutions in alignment with the City’s strategic plan goals, while delivering excellence in customer service and improving the quality and effectiveness of government services which benefit the City and its constituents.

General Services oversees the City’s Information Technology Division (IT). The Department is responsible for development, implementation, and maintenance of information systems and technology for all City departments. Through collaboration we provide the highest quality cost-effective technical support and services to achieve the City’s mission.

Core priorities include:

• Cybersecurity
• Policy Development
• Strategic Plan Development and Implementation – view the City’s IT Strategic Plan
• Enterprise Software applications (SB 272 catalog of enterprise systems)
• Maintaining & monitoring the condition and functionality of networks, City-issued equipment, mobile devices, and servers
• Enhancing the ability of the public to interact with and conduct business with the City remotely.