Purchasing
The Riverside Community College District's Purchasing Department, under the Business and Financial Services division, handles the procurement of quality goods, services, and construction from responsible vendors at the lowest cost or best value. The purpose of Purchasing Department is to ensure that the procurement of goods and services is conducted in accordance with the procedures set forth by the Board of Trustees, the California Public Contract Code (PCC), the California Education Code, and other applicable laws of the State of California and the District's internal control polices. Consistent with the California Public Contract Code, the District solicits Invitations to Bid, Requests for Proposals (RFP), Requests for Qualifications (RFQ), or other formal methods of procurement for contracts exceeding bid limits. The Purchasing Department is a separate, independent department that coordinates and works with the District's Facilities Planning & Development, College Business Services, Maintenance and Operations departments, and the District's Construction Management firms on bids associated with public works projects.Vendors are welcome to visit our office to discuss their capabilities. Please contact us in advance to schedule an appointment. On occasion, we may direct you to other college departments as necessary.
Attention All Contractors
Contractors will be required to register with the Department of Industrial Relations prior to bidding on and entering into contracts for state and local public works projects.
Department of Industrial Relations Public Works
Contractor Registration
Beginning July 1, 2014, contractors must register and meet requirements using the online application before bidding on public works contracts in California. The application also provides agencies that administer public works programs with a searchable database of qualified contractors. Application and renewal are completed online with a non-refundable fee of $300. Read the Fact Shee for a complete list of requirements. Instructions for completing the form.
In addition, be sure to register for the California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act (CUPCCAA) Program Informal
Bid List to receive bid invitations from Riverside Community College District.
Vendor Registration
Please register with our District as a prospective supplier of goods or services through PlanetBids and to obtain information on open solicitations.
Riverside Community College District's PlanetBids Vendor Portal
Board List of Pre-Qualified Firms
- Construction Management Services - PDF
- Architectural Services - PDF
- Environmental Services - PDF
- Geo-Technical Engineering Services - PDF
- Civil Engineering & Surveying Services - PDF
- Inspection Services - Inspection of Record (IOR) - PDF
- Special Inspection and Materials Testing - PDF
- Soils Testing Services - PDF
- HAZMAT/Asbestos Services - PDF
- Structural Services - PDF
Doing Business with RCCD
- Purchase Order Terms and Conditions - PDF
- Bidding and Procurement Procedures - PDF
- Insurance Requirements - PDF
- District Standards - PDF
Inviting Bid Information
Notice of Inviting Bids
Please contact the Purchasing department for a complete copy of the bid documents,
so that your company can be included in the Plan Holders List and receive addenda
and updates regarding the project.
Related Information
Contact
Misty Griffin
Director, Business Services
(951) 222-8888
Angela Aguilar
Purchasing Specialist
(951) 222-8776
Melinda Chavez
Purchasing Specialist
(951) 222-8042
Melissa Griffith
Purchasing Specialist
(951) 222-8645
Amanda Vázquez
Purchasing Specialist
(951) 222-8227
Mailing Address
3801 Market Street
Riverside, CA 92501
Fax: (951) 222-8022