Doing Business with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board

The Purchasing, Logistics and Central Services Department is the centralized team responsible for the acquisition of all goods and services on behalf of the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board. We are committed to working together with clients and vendors in a professional and ethical manner to acquire goods and services that through a transparent bidding process that ensures the best overall value for the school district in harmony with the vision, goals and objectives of the organization.

Our goal is to obtain the best overall value for the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board in meeting the requirements of our school learning environments and learning resources. Competitive bidding is the process used in obtaining all our purchases, and represents an opportunity for the vendor community. We welcome vendors who are committed to providing quality goods and services in a timely fashion.

The Purchasing Department is committed to following the ethical code of the Purchasing Management Association of Canada.

The web-based Vendor Application Form is currently unavailable. In the meantime, please download and print the Vendor Application Form (PDF), complete it and fax the form to the Purchasing Department at 613-596-8732 – thank you!

While the Board will make every effort to inform registered vendors of relevant bid opportunities, it shall not be liable for any failure to do so.

Competitive Bids Results:

2009/2010

Bid Number

Title

Closing Date

Tender 10-014 Supply of Web Filter Support and Subscription Renewal Service
17 November 2009
Tender 10-008 Pumping of Septic Tanks at Various Sites - Standing Agreement
20 October 2009
Tender 10-009 Supply/Delivery of Long-Life Fluorescent Lamps - Standing Agreement
21 October 2009
Tender 10-013 Electrical Services for Portable Classrooms
21 October 2009
Tender 10-004 Accessibility Alterations - Lisgar Collegiate Institute
22 September 2009
Tender 10-003 Supply and Delivery of Programmable Thermostats
15 September 2009

Finance Policies:

Acquisition of Major Services
Low Value Purchase Program
Purchase Cards
Reserves
School Budget Carryforwards
Signing Authority and Spending Controls
Tendering, Purchasing and Acquisition of Supplies and Services

Finance Procedures:

Acquisition of Consulting and Professional Services
Acquisition of Major Services
Asset Management
Distribution or Disposal of Surplus and Obsolete Furniture and Equipment
Low Value Purchase Program
Spending Authorization and Controls
Tendering, Purchasing and Acquisition of Supplies and Services


Contact Us

You can contact our Purchasing, Logistics and Central Services Department in one of the following ways:

Tel: 613-596-8211 ext. 8592
Fax: 613-596-8732

Mail: Ottawa-Carleton District School Board
Purchasing, Logistics and Central Services Department, Room B301
133 Greenbank Road
Nepean, ON K2H 6L3

If you have a question regarding a specific supply or service, please choose from the applicable contact list below:

Professional and Consulting Services

Sandra Meilleur, C.P.P., Coordinator of Purchasing, Logistics and Central Services
Tel: 613-596-8762

School(Supplies And Services)

Marilyn Beaudin, Buyer
Tel: 613-596-8769

Construction(Services)

Richard Meincke, Purchasing Administrator
Tel: 613-596-8767

Custodial, Maintenance and Repair Supplies and Services

Larry Broome, Purchasing Administrator
Tel: 613-596-8763

Logistics and Asset Management

William Keywood, Assets and Logistics Administrator
Tel: 613-596-8203