Mission Statement

The Purchasing Department is dedicated to providing professional and efficient procurement services and supports the activities of the School District, which includes: education, financial responsibility and community service, through contracting for all commodities and services; by maintaining procedures which foster fair and open competition, inspiring public confidence that all contracts are awarded equitably and economically; and by acquiring the greatest possible value and quality in the services and products purchased, with timely delivery.

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NEW VENDOR ORIENTATION - FY 2011

The School District of Palm Beach County Purchasing Department
conducted a seminar to provide information on how to become a new vendor
and conduct business with the School District. The conference was held Friday, August 27, 2010.

  
To view the August 27, 2010 Presentation:

Click here to view Powerpoint Presentation (or)
Click here to view Presentation as webpage.

New Vendor Orientation Vodcast Video:
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"Achievement of Excellence in Procurement”

In June 2010, the School District of Palm Beach County, Purchasing Department was the proud recipient of the 15th Annual “Achievement of Excellence in Procurement” award. This award recognizes organizational excellence in public procurement and is earned only by those organizations that demonstrate excellence by obtaining a high score on a rating of benchmark criteria.  The program is designed to measure innovation, professionalism, e-procurement, productivity and leadership.

Team ProCUREment

Race for the Cure in the 2010
5K walk in Downtown West Palm

The School District of Palm Beach County’s Purchasing Department’s, Team ProCUREment, participated in the South Florida Race For the Cure for the third year in a row. This year we raised $590.00.

District Accreditation "Reaching Beyond Excellence"

Palm Beach County Schools - Rated “A” by the Florida Department of Education 2005-2009

The School District of Palm Beach County is an
Equal Education Opportunity Provider and Employer.
Equity Coordinators.pdf