To ensure the procurement of goods and services is achieved at
the lowest possible cost with the greatest value in order to
achieve The Halton Catholic District School Board’s mission of
Providing excellence in education. - The Board commits to
obtaining goods and services at the lowest available cost using
competitive purchasing procedures. The Board will use
appropriate price comparison practices to ensure achievement of
best values. - The Board commits to compliance with federal,
provincial and municipal legislation and all other laws without
qualification or evasion. - The Board commits to practices that
will ensure that authorized Board staff have the information
required to perform the procurement function on behalf of their
school/department. - The Board commits to a fair, open, and
transparent process to obtain the best value with public funds
Competitive Bid Process Competitive purchasing is the
acquisition of any asset, whether tangible (goods, products or
construction) or intangible (services) in a