Obtaining Quotes

The requisitioner may choose to gather quotes themselves, or Purchasing can obtain quotes for them. A generic "Request for Quotation" form can be used to obtain quotes from various vendors. This form (in MS Word format) can be downloaded from the Employee Resource Page of the Purchasing web site for your convenience, or copies of the form can be obtained by calling Purchasing.

When you are asked to obtain quotes and specifications from vendors, do not share pricing from one vendor with other vendors. This is not legal within the rules of MCCD or state statutes. Only after a Purchase Order is issued to a vendor can prices from other vendors be shared.

To request assistance in obtaining quotes, please call the appropriate buyer. A Buyer Directory listing the buyers, their telephone numbers, and the categories of products and services they purchase is available online, or call Purchasing to obtain a copy.

With all purchases over $2,500 to under $50,000, the Purchasing Department retains the option of obtaining additional quotes.