Bid Opportunities
The procedure for processing purchase requests is determined by the estimated expenditure as shown below.
These amount thresholds apply to non-contracted purchases.
“Aggregate” is defined as similar goods, services, and/or projects requested during a 12-month period, college-wide, under multiple purchase orders or only one purchase order.
| Purchase Amount (non-contracted purchases) | Requirements |
|---|---|
| $10,000 or less | One (1) Quote |
| $10,001 - $50,000 | Three (3) Quotes |
| $50,000 - $249,999 single and/or aggregate purchase | Formal Solicitation Process andBoard Approval |
| $250,000+ sealed bids and/or competitive proposals | Formal Solicitation Process andBoard Approval |
Vendors interested in doing business with PJC will find bid opportunities posted on the college district’s website by clicking on the "View Bid Opportunities" link at the top of this page.
Paris Junior College currently utilizes the State of Texas Comptroller website termed the Electronic State Business Daily to post solicitations greater than $ 50,000 and others as directed and The Paris News for notification of bid opportunities. These are the only forms of notification authorized by the College, other than direct distribution from a Paris Junior College Purchasing staff member. Paris Junior College shall not be responsible for receipt of notification and information received from any other source other than those listed. It shall be the vendor’s responsibility to verify the validity of all bid information received by sources other than those listed.
Contact Information: Business Office, Administration Building
Phone: 903.782.0306
Email: accountspayable@parisjc.edu
For further information, please contact the department directly.