Purchasing

Empowering Learning through Savvy Procurement

 

Celebrate National Ice Cream Month in July!

 

July isn't just about fireworks and sunshine; it's also National Ice Cream Month! Declared by President Ronald Reagan in 1984, this delicious designation celebrates America's favorite frozen treat. Did you know that the average American consumes about 20 pounds of ice cream per year? From its origins as a chilled dessert enjoyed by royalty in ancient times to its modern-day variations, ice cream has a rich history that continues to evolve. So grab a scoop (or two!) and join us in celebrating this beloved summer staple all month long!

 

Welcome to the Purchasing Department. The Purchasing Department and Warehouse are committed to supporting the goals and values of the District by:

  • Providing the highest level of professional service to our customers.
  • Obtaining goods and services in the most cost-effective and fiscally responsible manner possible.
  • Keeping the District compliant with all purchasing laws, guidelines, and established policies.
  • Encouraging competition among vendors through competitive bidding and fair negotiation.
  • Maintaining a professional relationship with all vendors.
  • Being ethical in all procurement functions.
  • Continually educating our customers on procurement practices and laws.
  • Being receptive to new ideas and concepts.
  • Providing continuous training to our customers.
  • Listening to our customers and their concerns.
HUSD Purchasing Handbook- Revised Jan 2025
25/26 Key Deadlines
**Purchase Requisitions for 25/26 deadline will be April 24, 2026**
**Contract Requests for 25/26 deadline will be April, 24, 2026**
** Amazon Order deadline will be May 15, 2026**
**Final Day to use Open Purchase Orders will be June 5, 2026**
 
 

VENDORS 

Thank you for your interest in introducing your product or service to the Hemet Unified School District Purchasing Department. 

We are always looking to form partnerships with industry leaders to enable us to provide innovative solutions to our students and staff.

 

 

PURCHASING RESOURCES

Purchase order guidelines, invoices, and overall purchasing processes, along with information for current and aspiring district contractors, are provided in the link below.

 

HUSD PO Policies

 

NEW VENDOR INTRODUCTION 

In order to integrate your firm into our vendor repository, we ask for you to complete the following: 

  1. Send an email to [email protected]
  2. The subject must be "New Vendor Introduction: [Company Name]".  Please note, that not adhering to this email naming convention will result in the purchasing department not seeing your email.
  3. In one hundred words or less, tell us what product and/or service you provide.
  4. In one hundred words or less, explain the benefits your product and/or service provides.
  5. Provide a listing of similar-sized school districts in California that are currently using your product and/or service. If you don't have any districts using your solution, then state that. 
  6. Include your name, title, and contact information.
  7. Do not attach any product literature, company marketing, or spec sheets. 

***Submitting an email will not warrant an immediate response, but you will be placed on our Vendor List for future opportunities. All email submissions will be reviewed to ensure adherence to the above guidelines on a monthly basis. If we are interested in learning more, we will contact you to arrange an introduction.