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Purchasing supervisor outlines procurement methods, launches Public Purchase portal
Summary
Carroll County Public Schools' purchasing supervisor described procurement methods, contract durations, cooperative contracts, and rolled out a new Public Purchase vendor portal effective July 1 to increase vendor access and competition.
At the board meeting July 16, 2025, Mike Myers, supervisor of Purchasing for Carroll County Public Schools, gave a detailed overview of the district’s procurement processes and introduced a new vendor portal intended to expand competition and streamline solicitations. Myers said the Office of Purchasing has four goals: obtain goods and services at the best cost and quality, run a fair and transparent process for vendors, mitigate fiscal and legal risk, and build trust among stakeholders. "We want vendors to feel like we're giving them a fair shot at all the CCPS business," Myers said. He explained…
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