CCBC is a dynamic and growing community college with a strong commitment to providing high-quality education and training to its students. We look to our vendors to help us provide students with the best possible learning experience.
The purchasing department ensures that CCBC partners with responsible, high-quality and efficient vendors to accomplish institutional goals.
We do so through specialized contracting, bids, proposal administration and bid security in compliance with federal, state and local laws. We encourage vendors from diverse backgrounds, with a special emphasis on enterprises led by minorities, women and individuals with disabilities, inviting them to become bidders.
Phone: 443.840.3218
Fax: 443.840.3309
Email: purchasing@ccbcmd.edu
Accounts Payable is responsible for timely and accurate payment of vendor invoices and issuing checks for other college disbursements. Payments are made against purchase orders and valid, authorized check requests.
Phone: 443.840.3239
Fax: 443.840.3413
Email: accounts_payable@ccbcmd.edu
The purchasing department ensures that CCBC partners with responsible, high-quality and efficient vendors to accomplish institutional goals.
We do so through specialized contracting, bids, proposal administration and bid security in compliance with federal, state and local laws. We encourage vendors from diverse backgrounds, with a special emphasis on enterprises led by minorities, women and individuals with disabilities, inviting them to become bidders.
Phone: 443.840.3218
Fax: 443.840.3309
Email: purchasing@ccbcmd.edu
Accounts Payable is responsible for timely and accurate payment of vendor invoices and issuing checks for other college disbursements. Payments are made against purchase orders and valid, authorized check requests.
Phone: 443.840.3239
Fax: 443.840.3413
Email: accounts_payable@ccbcmd.edu
The CCBC Purchasing office adheres to the National Association of Educational Buyers Code of Ethics. Because we employ uniform business practices, we are confident that you will have a positive experience doing business with CCBC.
The Board is authorized by the state of Maryland to establish policies and procedures in accordance with the Annotated Code of Maryland, Education Article. Annual combined dollar amounts exceeding $75,000 are subject to Board approval prior to the receipt of goods and services.
General activity
Solicitation thresholds
Competitive sealed bids: CCBC advertises its solicitations on eMaryland Marketplace.
Signature authority approval is delegated by the Board of Trustees. Only those authorized individuals may sign contracts, regardless of the dollar amount. Failure to obtain the appropriate levels of approval and proper signature will render these documents null and void and not binding on the college.
CCBC is exempt from all Maryland Sales and Use Tax, and manufacturer’s federal excise tax. Construction is not tax-exempt.
Deliveries shall be made to the receiving department, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Reference the purchase order number on the packing slip and/or package.
The purchase order number must be on all invoices. Reference the vendor’s FEIN.
Options:
The college community is encouraged to solicit and promote participation of minority business enterprises, small businesses and disadvantaged vendors.
A small business is a for-profit business, other than a broker, that meets the following criteria:
A minority business enterprise is defined as any legal entity, other than a joint venture, organized to engage in commercial transactions, and which is:
Minority groups identified are: African Americans, Asians, Hispanics, American Indians, Women, and Physically or Mentally disabled Individuals.
A certified minority business enterprise is a minority business that holds a certification issued by the Maryland State Department of Transportation or other recognized municipality or minority association.
Purchasing Specialist
Director of Accounts Payable