Mission and Organization

The Procurement Office supports Montgomery College students' successful achievement of their educational goals by acquiring goods and services through a centralized purchasing, materials handling, and materials management system. The Office of Procurement is responsible for acquiring quality goods and services at the right price, at the right time, from the right source while reflecting the diverse business community of Montgomery County, and consistent with laws, regulations and College policy.

Functions

The functions of the Procurement Office include purchasing and receiving operations, which perform the following duties:

Purchasing

• Coordinates purchases of all goods & services for College activities
• Maintains vendor records and relationships
• Arranges for product demonstrations
• Provides assistance and recommendations to internal users
• Monitors procurement procedures
• Provides training
• Evaluates bids and proposals
• Opens all bids
• Participates in community outreach activities

Receiving

• Receives all goods and equipment at a central location
• Delivers all goods, equipment, and mail to the three campuses and satellite offices
• Arranges for shipment returns
• Coordinates receipt of goods with internal customers

  We are a customer-friendly department serving and supporting the needs of the College community.