MSJC Purchasing

Mt. San Jacinto College’s Procurement and Administrative Services Department operates under a centralized model to provide ethical, transparent, and cost-effective acquisition and contract management services in support of the College’s mission. Comprised of both the Purchasing Team and the Contracts Team, the department plays a vital role in ensuring legal compliance, responsible stewardship of public funds, and responsive, service-oriented solutions that support MSJC’s operational and educational goals.

The Purchasing Team oversees procurement activities district-wide for goods, services, and construction. This includes managing competitive solicitations such as Invitations to Bid (ITBs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs), in accordance with Board of Trustees policy, the California Public Contract Code (PCC), the Education Code, and other applicable state and federal laws. Purchasing works closely with departments such as Capital Planning, Maintenance & Operations, and Business Services, as well as external construction and consulting firms, to support public works and capital improvement projects. Our centralized procurement structure ensures consistency, accountability, and efficiency across all campuses and departments.

Working in tandem, the Contracts Team reviews, facilitates, and coordinates the execution of a wide range of contractual agreements—including Professional Services Agreements, Software Licensing, Public Works contracts, Revenue and Affiliation Agreements, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), and clinical placement agreements. The Contracts Team works collaboratively with all college departments—from Student Services to the MSJC Foundation—and partners with Purchasing, Risk Management, and Legal Counsel to ensure every agreement aligns with applicable state and federal regulations, District policies, and insurance and indemnity requirements.

Contracts staff are responsible for language review, approval coordination, and confirming compliance with relevant legal frameworks, including Education, Government, and Public Contracting law. In addition, the team provides training, guidance, and documentation support to help departments navigate the contracting process efficiently and with confidence. Their role is to protect the interests of the college while supporting campus operations through clarity, consistency, and timely execution.

Together, the Purchasing and Contracts Teams uphold the department’s core values of Ethics, Service, Excellence, Respect, Efficiency, and Cost-Savings. While each team maintains a distinct scope of responsibilities, they collaborate closely to streamline the procurement and contracting lifecycle, promote transparency, and ensure that all business transactions reflect the highest standards of integrity and accountability. We welcome vendor engagement and encourage interested suppliers to contact our office to learn more about doing business with MSJC.

Mission Statement

Procurement and General Services supports the college's mission and goals through dedicated teamwork and exemplary customer service, while being a good steward of public funds and maximizing the use of all resources. We are committed to provide the college with policies that foster an ethical, responsive, and efficient environment by recognizing the department's obligations to our external and internal customers. The department is determined to accomplish all of the above while providing a great work environment and treating each other with respect and dignity.

Core Values: Ethics, Service, Excellence, Respect, Efficiency, Cost-Savings.

We invite you to use the many links provided here. If you have questions about any aspect of the purchasing process or about the Procurement & General Services department, please use the contact information provided on this website.