Procurement

Mission Statement

The College seeks to obtain goods and services that represent optimal value to the College, in accordance with applicable federal and state regulations. Consideration of "optimal value" consists of, but is not limited to: goods and services obtained in a timely manner; product and service quality; product performance and/or technical competence of supplier/contractor; and competitive price.

Principles & Ethics

The Purchasing Department of Chemeketa Community College subscribes to the following principles and ethics.

• We believe in the dignity and worth of the service rendered by education and our own social responsibility as trusted public servants.
• We consider, first, the interest of the College in all transactions and carry out and believe in the College's established policies and procedures and the laws of the State of Oregon.
• We keep the College informed, through appropriate channels, on problems and progress of whom we serve, but keep ourselves in the background, by emphasizing the importance of the fact.
• We do not seek or dispense personal favors. We handle each administrative problem objectively, without discrimination, on the basis of principle of justice.
• We strive to foster competition in order to obtain goods and services at the lowest possible cost, and to provide all interested suppliers with the opportunity to offer their products to the College.
• We strive to give a prompt and courteous reception to all those calling on us to conduct business.
• We believe that personal gain or benefit obtained through misuse of public or personal relationships is dishonest.
• We believe that we should, at no time, or under any circumstances, accept directly or indirectly any gift or other items or service of value from suppliers.