PERRIS – Every day, the Purchasing and Contracts Department at Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD) has one priority: Find the best value possible.From delving deep into their list of suppliers to negotiating the best possible price for materials, goods, and services, the department helps California’s sixth-largest retail water agency minimize costs while providing exceptional value to its ratepayers.Their work has led to EMWD being recognized with the National Procurement Institute’s Annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award for the 12th consecutive year. The award is presented to government agencies that showcase excellence in embracing innovation, professionalism, productivity, electronic procurement, and leadership in acquiring quality goods and services at
