Our mission is to provide guidance and leadership to District educators, staff and administrators by working with the supplier community in the procurement of high quality goods and services, while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws, Board policies, and administrative requirements.  The Purchasing Department strives to provide systems and procedures that will make the procurement process more efficient, cost effective and user friendly.  We are committed to maximizing the tax payer’s dollar while maintaining the highest standards of ethics, integrity, public trust and transparency.

The Purchasing Department operates under Administrative Services reporting to the Vice President of Administration and CFO in the Business Office.

Purchasing Department Goals

Procurement in accordance with all District policies, procedures, state laws, and approval from the District Board of Trustees

• Procurement in a timely manner through effective communication to meet the needs of all students, faculty, and the community and District administrators
• As professionals in the field of purchasing, strive for maximum value for each dollar
• Professional certification and recognition
• Educate the District on Purchasing Policies and Procedures
• Provide continued training to eProcurement Software Users to build skills to better use all tools available to help expedite and ease the purchasing process
• Avoid potential personal and professional conflicts of interest
• Promote positive supplier relationships
• Afford equal opportunities for all vendors

Purchasing Department Objective

To be recognized as a leading Purchasing agency in customer service, innovation and cooperation while abiding by the NIGP Values and Guiding Principles of Public Procurement.

Accountability

Taking ownership and being responsible to stakeholders for our actions…essential to preserve the public trust and protect the public interest.

Principles:

• Apply sound business judgment.

• Be knowledgeable of and abide by all applicable laws and regulations.

• Be responsible stewards of public funds.

• Maximize competition to the greatest extent practicable.

• Practice due diligence.

• Promote effective, economic, and efficient acquisition.

• Support economic, social, and sustainable communities.

• Use procurement strategies to optimize value to stakeholders.

Ethics
Acting in a manner true to these values…essential to preserve the public’s trust.

Principles:

• Act and conduct business with honesty and integrity, avoiding even the appearance of impropriety.

• Maintain consistency in all processes and actions.

• Meet the ethical standards of the profession.

Impartiality
Unbiased decision-making and action…essential to ensure fairness for the public good.

Principles:

• Be open, fair, impartial, and non-discriminatory in all processes.

• Treat suppliers equitably, without discrimination, and without imposing unnecessary constraints on the competitive market.

• Use sound professional judgment within established legal frameworks to balance competing interests among stakeholders. 
  

Professionalism
Upholding high standards of job performance and ethical behavior…essential to balance diverse public interests.

Principles:

• Be led by those with education, experience, and professional certification in public procurement.

• Continually contribute value to the organization.

• Continually develop as a profession through education, mentorship, innovation, and partnerships.

• Develop, support, and promote the highest professional standards in order to serve the public good.

• Seek continuous improvement through on-going training, education, and skill enhancement.

Service
Obligation to assist stakeholders…essential to support the public good.

Principles:

• Be a crucial resource and strategic partner within the organization and community.

• Develop and maintain relationships with stakeholders.

• Develop collaborative partnerships to meet public needs.

• Maintain a customer-service focus while meeting the needs, and protecting the interests, of the organization and the public.

Transparency
Easily accessible and understandable policies and processes…essential to demonstrate responsible use of public funds.

Principles:

• Exercise discretion in the release of confidential information.

• Maintain current and complete policies, procedures, and records.

• Provide open access to competitive opportunities.

• Provide timely access to procurement policies, procedures, and records.

 Code of Ethics

The Collin County Community College District's Purchasing Department has adopted and abides by the following Ethics Policy.  A copy signed by the Director of Purchasing can be found by clicking on this link.

Requisition Cut-Off Dates

GOODS AND SERVICES TO BE FUNDED OUT OF THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR MUST BE DELIVERED, RECEIVED, and PAID BEFORE AUGUST 31ST.  THE FOLLOWING OUTLINES THE GUIDELINES THAT WE BELIEVE WILL ENSURE THAT YOUR ORDERS ARE DELIVERED, RECEIVED, and PAID BY AUGUST 31ST:

• Requisitions over $15,000 should have been submitted by May 1st of the current fiscal year for items that are not currently under contract, need to be quoted/bid, need Board approval or being purchased under a cooperative;
• Requisitions with long lead times (i.e. furniture) should have been received in Purchasing by July 1st of the current fiscal year;
• Requisitions that have short lead times must be received in Purchasing prior to August 15th of the current fiscal year to allow an adequate amount of time for the orders to be processed, delivered and received by the end of the fiscal year.
• Orders from Staples, which have next day delivery, can be placed until August 27th.  Please check the estimated delivery on the Staples punch-out prior to submitting your requisition as some items may not be eligible for next day delivery;
• Requisitions for emergency repairs of equipment and facilities can be processed through August 30th if the work will be completed by August 30th;
• Orders for America To Go may be placed for service to be provided through August 30th;
• Purchases using p-cards can be used up until the end of the fiscal year, but please be advised that any purchases made with your p-card after the August billing period (approximately August 25th) will be charged to next fiscal year’s budget;
• If you are not sure of where your order falls within the above categories, please contact purchasing for assistance;
• Cindy White, Director of Purchasing, MUST APPROVE any other exceptions.