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Purchasing Department

Responsibilities

The Purchasing Department centralizes the purchasing function within Moraine Valley Community College. The purchasing staff seeks to maximize the value for every dollar expended and to ensure the efficiencies of all assets.

The responsibilities of the Purchasing Department provide a professional, productive, and purposeful purchasing function at Moraine Valley for:

  • the procurement of goods and services
  • assisting departments in obtaining such goods and services of a high quality—at the lowest cost and in the time needed
  • the objective of monitoring and expediting such deliverables in an efficient manner within the constraints of state purchasing requirements and Moraine Valley procedures
  • the effective utilization of college resources
  • the management and disposition of material and equipment
  • and the nurturing and development of strong working relationships with vendors, the local community, and internal constituents

We strive to achieve these objectives through carefully defined ethical business practices and procedures.

Vendor Relations, Sustainability and Diversity

Moraine Valley Community College is committed to environmental stewardship and encourages a similar commitment by its vendors and staff. Moraine Valley utilizes local businesses when applicable and cost-effective. Moraine Valley also makes and encourages sustainable purchases in accordance with the college’s commitment to sustainability where feasible and advantageous.

Business partners are expected to comply with all relevant employment and environmental laws. Furthermore, it is encouraged and expected that all business partners demonstrate a commitment to the protection of the environment and resource conservation in partnership with the college’s sustainability efforts to the greatest extent possible. The college’s commitments to sustainability are available within purchasing and sustainability guidelines as resources in pursuing educated sustainable choices.

Contact Purchasing Staff

Shipping and Receiving

Located on the northeast side of campus

Telephone: (708) 974-5217
Deliveries accepted: Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.- noon and 1-4 p.m.
During the summer semester: 8-11 a.m. ( No business hours on Fridays)

Shipping and Receiving Staff

Submit a Bid/Vendor Application

Moraine Valley Community College is seeking vendors to join our list of qualified bidders for a variety of goods and services, including:

  • Construction and contractual services, from custodial work to capital projects
  • Equipment and supplies, from office essentials to heavy machinery
  • Printing and promotional materials

If you would like to be added to our bidder list, please complete a vendor application form along with the vendor financial document below.

Vendor Financial Forms

Please complete both the ACH information form, and an IRS W9 form. Email forms to purchasing@morainevalley.edu or mail them to:

Moraine Valley Community College Purchasing Department
Room L187
9000 W. College Pkwy.
Palos Hills, Illinois 60465-2478

Please be sure to include a business card and any brochure or literature regarding your products and services.