Purchasing

The Purchasing Department provides guidance and support for HCC faculty and staff to make well-informed procurement decisions. All purchasing procedures comply with the Illinois Public Community College Act, and are consistent with the goals of the HCC Board of Trustees. The procedures ensure the most efficient utilization of College resources. 

The Purchasing Department strives to:

• Maintain positive vendor relationships
• Ensure timely delivery of goods and materials
• Increase participation of businesses owned by minorities, females, veterans, and persons with disabilities

Each department at HCC is responsible for finding individual vendors that meet their current purchasing needs. The Purchasing Department ensures that all guidelines are met, but allows the departments to choose products and services that work best for them. 

Business Enterprise Program 

The Business Enterprise Program (BEP) strives to highlight businesses owned by minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities that might otherwise be overlooked. The program is dedicated to helping these businesses participate in selective and competitive bidding processes, which increases their visibility and potential growth. Heartland Community College encourages BEP-eligible vendors to become certified and register as vendors for bidding opportunities. 

For more information on, or to register as, a BEP vendor visit this website.

If you have any questions or would like assistance in registering your company, contact the Purchasing Department at purchasing@heartland.edu. 

GovDeals Surplus Auctions

All surplus College property is sold online at GovDeals.com. Any member of the public is welcome to create an account and bid on available items. All items are sold "As-is" and the buyer is responsible for removing them after the auction closes. 

Prevailing Wage Rates

Heartland Community College complies with all provisions of the Prevailing Wage Act (Ill. Rev. Stat. 820 ILCS 130/1 et. al.). This Act requires contractors and subcontractors to pay laborers, workers, and mechanics employed on public works construction projects no less than the general prevailing rate of wages (consisting of hourly cash wage plus fringe benefits) for work of a similar character in the county where the work is performed. Failure to comply with said Act will result in penalties and fines. The current Prevailing Wage rates can be found here.

Solicitation Policy

Pursuant to HCC Board Policy 3.9, "Without written approval from the President (or designee), Heartland Community College prohibits any type of solicitation using College buildings, grounds, communication systems, equipment, or services. Such solicitation includes commercial, charitable, and political purposes." 

Current HCC Bids

Heartland Community College is actively seeking bids for the following goods or services: 

HCC Parking Lots K, L and M Rehabilitation 2026

Completed HCC Bids

Heartland Community College has finalized bids on the following goods or services:

HCC Grounds Maintenance Services

HCC SCB Exterior Painting

HCC Student Services Phase 3

HCC PPB Storage Building

SCB Carpet Replacement and Painting

HCC Fiber Optic Replacement

Compensation & Benefits Analysis and Benchmarking Services

Water Heater Replacement at Fitness Recreation Center

Architectural, Engineering, and Environmental Consulting Services Capital Improvement Projects - Qualifications Based Selection

Campus Solar Array

Accessibility

Heartland Community College strives to ensure that its services are accessible to people with disabilities. We are continually improving the user experience for everyone and applying the relevant accessibility standards. If you encounter any accessibility barriers, please contact us at purchasing@heartland.edu.