Procurement

Do I need to be pre-qualified to do business with the College?

No, the college does not have a pre-qualification process. To be added to the database of vendors interested in doing business with Howard Community College, visit the New Vendor Forms section.

My company does business with the Howard County Government. Does this mean that I am approved as a vendor for the college?

While the college participates with Howard County Government for procurement, each entity has a separate purchasing office and vendor database. Please see the New Vendor Forms section for more information about the college's vendor database. To contact other Howard County entities call:

• Howard County Government - Purchasing - 410-313-6370
• Howard County Public School System - Purchasing - 410-313-6722
• Howard County Library - Purchasing - 410-313-7750

I want to do business with the college. Should I contact individual departments to speak with them?

The policies and procedures of the college require that purchases be made through established contracts, which are coordinated by the Procurement Office. Please contact the Procurement Office for assistance in reaching the proper party to discuss the product or service you wish to offer to the College.

I have new information about a product. How can I let the college know?

Please send any information to the attention of the Procurement Office.

Where can I find current solicitation information and is there a threshold for bids?

All college purchases over $50,000 are advertised on the Current Solicitations page. They are also advertised on the eMaryland Marketplace website which is administered by the Maryland Department of General Services. Vendors register and receive e-mail notifications for solicitations from the site; there is no fee for this service. To register, visit the MD Office of State Procurement (OSP) website or call 410-767-1492 to speak with a representative.

Are there terms and conditions for purchases for the College?

Yes, please review Howard Community College's terms and conditions.

Does the College have excess inventory items for sale that are available to the general public?

The College utilizes GovDeals.com, a public, online auction system, to sell excess inventory items. Detailed descriptions and pictures of items are posted online and are for sale at auction for a period of 1-2 weeks. To view and bid on items the College currently has at auction, visit GovDeals.com.

New Vendor Information

The Procurement Office maintains a database of vendors interested in doing business with Howard Community College. To be added, submit the HCC Vendor Information Sheet and a W-9 to Procurement@HowardCC.edu.

If you are unsure whether your firm is already listed, or if your information has changed, resubmit both forms with updated details.

This database is for internal use only. Inclusion does not guarantee receipt of bids or contract awards. Vendors are responsible for monitoring the Current Solicitations page for all open opportunities.

Payment Information

The College prefers to pay vendors electronically. To receive electronic payments, vendors must complete the E-Check Authorization Form and email it to AccountsPayable@HowardCC.edu.

Howard Community College is generally exempt from Maryland sales and use tax.

Thank you for your interest in doing business with Howard Community College.

Procurement Policies and Procedures

Please review the College’s procurement policies and procedures to better understand our purchasing requirements and processes.

Procurement Policies and Procedures

Procurement Terms and Conditions

The following Terms and Conditions apply to all purchases made by the College.

Terms and Conditions