The City of Irvine has once again been recognized nationally for utilizing best practices in public procurement. For the 21st consecutive year, the City’s Administrative Services Department has received the prestigious annual Achievement of Excellence in Procurement® (AEP) award from the National Procurement Institute, Inc. (NPI).
The award recognizes the City’s innovation, professionalism, productivity, and leadership in its commitment to acquiring quality goods and services at the best value to the City. Through strategic purchasing practices, the City helps maximize taxpayer dollars and ensure public resources are used effectively.
For 2026, the City of Irvine was one of only 88 cities from across the United States and Canada to receive the award. Irvine was one of 59 agencies in California and one of two cities in Orange County awarded this honor. A total of 251 successful applicants were honored for embracing innovation, professionalism, productivity, leadership, and e-procurement.
Established in 1995, the AEP Award is open to all public and nonprofit organizations. The program’s comprehensive criteria promote continuous improvement and elevate procurement as a vital contributor to good governance. Learn more about the AEP Award (Open in new window).
For more information about purchasing in the City of Irvine, please visit cityofirvine.gov/purchasing (Open in new window).
