Purchasing ensures that acquisitions are completed in a fair, equitable and accountable manner with attention to applying best practices in purchasing to achieve the best value for Douglas College.
Purchasing is responsible for the overall management of the College’s procurement process relating to the acquisition and delivery of goods, services and equipment necessary to sustain the academic and support services activities of the College.
Purchasing policy
It is the policy of the College to obtain competitive bids and price quotations whenever practical, on all purchased items. This is accomplished through formal bidding procedures, requests for quotations and negotiated pricing agreements. Requests to vendors are conducted in a manner that provides, to the maximum extent possible, open and free competition.
The method of obtaining prices is determined by the estimated value of the order and the urgency of the requirement. Quotations for emergency or standard low value items may be requested electronically or by telephone.
All vendor bids and quotations are evaluated on the basis of product quality, technical compliance with specifications, total cost, and the vendor's acceptance of the College's terms and conditions. A vendor award will be made in the best interest of the College based on these criteria. Any and all bids and quotations may be rejected when it is in the College's best interest to do so.
Bid opportunities
Douglas College posts major bids and requests for proposals on the BC Bid website. To view Douglas College and other BC public sector bid opportunities posted, visit the BC Bid.
Purchasing contacts
Jina Lee, Comptroller, Capital Projects and Systems
604 527 5853
leej346@douglascollege.ca
Philip Mao, Procurement Officer
604 527 5367
maoh2@douglascollege.ca
Monica Rosales, Buyer, Purchasing
604 527 5367
rosalesm@douglascollege.ca
Arjay Wingrove, Buyer, Purchasing
604 527 5451
wingrovea@douglascollege.ca
Virginia McMahon, Purchasing Clerk
604 527 5747
mcmahonv@douglascollege.ca