Purchasing

Purchasing

The Purchasing Department is dedicated to supporting the College by securing goods and services economically and promptly. We are committed to providing excellent customer service to both internal requestors and our valued vendors. The goal of Procurement is to assist you in efficiently obtaining the best value for every dollar while maintaining compliance with all applicable rules. 

All purchases must comply with Aims Procurement Procedures, Aims Standard of Conduct and Ethics, and any other relevant authority. This ensures accountability and responsible stewardship of public funds. 

Department Responsibilities

The purchasing department is responsible for:

• Ensuring compliance with Aims, State of Colorado, Federal, and any other policies and requirements. 
• Processing requisitions, change orders, and purchase orders.
• Managing quotations, bids, and proposals.
• Contract administration and award.
• Managing the Aims Pcard Program.
• Managing fixed assets inventory.
• Managing surplus and disposal (Auction site - GovDeals.com)

Solicitations and Vendor Lists

Aims Community College uses Bidnetdirect to publish all solicitation opportunities. 

You can find all open opportunities by visiting www.bidnetdirect.com//aimscommunitycollege. 

To receive notifications about upcoming RFPs, RFIs, and other solicitations, free registration with Bidnetdirect is required. Please note that Aims Community College does not maintain a separate vendor list and directs all inquiries regarding solicitations to Bidnetdirect.

If you are a vendor interested in a relationship with Aims or have questions, please review the Purchasing Terms and Conditions.

Contract Management

Contract management is handled centrally through the Administrative Services Department. Therefore, individual departments or employees do not have the authority to sign contracts on behalf of Aims Community College.

Tax Exemption

As a public institution of higher education, Aims Community College is exempt from all federal excise taxes and all Colorado State and local government sales and use taxes.