Public_Purchase_Instructions.pdf

This is a Public Purchase Instructions document issued by Carroll County Public Schools (CCPS) in Maryland, outlining the implementation of a new vendor registration and procurement platform. Effective July 1, 2025, CCPS will transition all vendor registration, solicitation advertisements, bid and proposal submissions, addendums, and award notifications to the Public Purchase platform. The platform is offered as a free service to all vendors, requiring only completion of a registration process through www.publicpurchase.com by selecting "Free Registration" and following the enrollment steps.

Vendors seeking to participate in CCPS procurement opportunities must register on the Public Purchase platform at no cost prior to submitting bids or proposals. The CCPS Purchasing Office is available to assist vendors with registration and platform-related questions at 410-751-3060, and additional information is available through the CCPS financial services and purchasing website at www.carrollk12.org/operation/financial-services/purchasing. This transition represents CCPS's commitment to streamlining procurement processes and extending enhanced digital services to the vendor community.