Purchasing Department

The mission of the Purchasing Department is to:

• Provide the procurement of items needed to ensure academic success while remaining fiscally responsible
• Provide the highest level of professional service to all of our customers
• Provide the lowest price possible without losing quality or service
• Maintain a high level of service in a positive manner

To accomplish this we will:

• Maintain a cooperative effort between MVUSD and suppliers
• Maintain a professional relationship with all vendors
• Provide a fair opportunity for all vendors
• Listen to our customers and their concerns
• Be receptive to new ideas and purchasing concepts
• Educate our customers on the process of purchasing

The Purchasing Department is a Division of the Business Services Department of the Murrieta Valley Unified School District. The goal of the department is to award contracts based on price, service, product and stability while maintaining an honest relationship with all vendors.

The Purchasing Department staff is responsible for:

• Purchasing all materials, supplies and equipment for all school sites and departments
• Processing all contracts (including public works) for construction involving modification of District facilities
• Coordinating with the District Maintenance and Operations Departments
• Managing the District's archived records
• Telephones (including District cell phones)
• Administration of Cal Card Program
• Bid processing