The City’s finance team has been recognized by the National Procurement Institute, Inc. for organizational excellence and innovation in public procurement.
The City of Menifee proudly announces that its Finance Department earned the 2026 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement (AEP) Award by the National Procurement Institute, Inc. (NPI). The AEP Award evaluates public agencies against rigorous criteria focused on innovation, professionalism, productivity, eProcurement, and leadership. Receiving this national distinction demonstrates the City’s commitment to fair and open competition, transparency, accountability, operational efficiency, and responsible stewardship of public funds.
“Strong procurement operations reflect the City’s commitment to excellence and responsible stewardship,” said Chief Financial Officer Travis Hickey. “By maintaining effective procurement practices, the City can secure quality goods and services at the best value while fostering a fair, transparent, and accessible process for businesses seeking opportunities to work with the City.”
Menifee’s award-winning Finance Department continues to pioneer efforts in the industry and was recognized for modernizing its purchasing and contracting operations. Recent initiatives include updating procurement policies and procedures, increased use of electronic procurement and automated workflows, enhanced vendor access and outreach, professional development and certification of procurement staff, internal customer training, performance measurement, and expanded use of strategic procurement practices.
“This recognition reflects the tremendous progress our Purchasing and Contracting team has made in strengthening and modernizing the City’s procurement program,” said Finance Manager Amir Zaki, CPPO. “We have focused on creating processes that are more efficient, transparent, and accessible while continuing to look for new ways to improve how we serve our departments, vendors, and community. Receiving the AEP Award validates that work and provides an opportunity for us to continue building on that progress.”
The NIP is a nonprofit organization founded in 1968 that serves public procurement professionals and promotes excellence and best practices in governmental procurement across North America. NPI advances the public procurement profession through education, professional development, networking, and recognition programs, including the Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award.
Businesses interested in contracting opportunities with the City of Menifee are encouraged to register through the City’s PlanetBids procurement portal at PlanetBids Vendor Portal to view current solicitations and receive notifications of future bidding opportunities. For additional information about the City’s Finance Department and purchasing programs, please visit the City’s website at www.menifee.ca.gov/Finance.
About Menifee
Situated in the heart of southern Riverside County along Interstate 215, Menifee is a vibrant, new city of more than 125,000 residents who enjoy a pleasant year-round climate, abundant recreational offerings, reasonably priced housing, and convenient proximity to some of Southern California’s premier attractions and employment centers. Within its 50 square miles, Menifee’s business, retail, and entertainment outlets are starting to shape the community’s character and this growing economic base is also contributing favorably to the city’s strong financial position. Menifee’s growing family-oriented population values the city’s ongoing commitment to public safety, community events, and smart growth for the future. All these elements are working together to support the city’s strategic vision to make Menifee one of the best cities in California.