Mission and Organization
The Office of Procurement supports the educational goals of Prince George’s Community College by acquiring goods and services through a centralized purchasing program for all departments of the college. The Office of Procurement is responsible for acquiring quality goods and services in accordance with the responsibility and authority delegated by the Board of Trustees and the President, and consistent with procurement laws, regulations, and college policy.
Function
The function of the Office of Procurement includes the following:
- Coordinates purchases of all goods and services for all college departments
- Maintains vendor records and relationships
- Arranges for product demonstrations and refers information about new or improved products to departments using these products
- Provides assistance and recommendations to college departments
- Monitors procurement procedures
- Provides training
- Evaluates bids and proposals, negotiates, recommends contract award, and monitors status of award.
- Sponsors and/or attends community outreach activities to encourage active participation in the college’s procurement process