Welcome and thank you for visiting the Purchasing Department. 

The primary goal of all purchasing activities at the College is to acquire goods and services for Tri-County Technical College

• within statutory, regulatory and procedural guidance,

• in an efficient and effective manner,

• at a fair and reasonable cost,

• with timely delivery and proper performance.

As a custodian of public funds, the operating premise of the Purchasing Department is integrity and professionalism.

• Solicitation postings with amendments and additional information (if applicable)

• Award postings

• State term contracts

• South Carolina Business Opportunities Online Publication 

Forms for Construction/Renovation Projects:

• AIA A310-2010 Form (PDF)

• AIA A310-2010 Form Instructions (PDF)

Please email any questions to either

 Matt Whitten, Purchasing Manager:  mwhitten@tctc.edu

 Authority to sign for all procurements as listed below:

• up to $50,000 for goods/services
• up to $50,000 for IT
• Purchases exempt from State Procurement Code, purchases approved by Chief Procurement Officer or purchases made from SC State Contracts
• All Sole Source and Emergency Procurements

The individuals listed below are authorized to sign contracts on behalf of Tri-County Technical College:

• Dr. Galen Dehay, President
• Cara Hamilton, VP, Business Affairs
• Tracy Wactor, Controller/Director of Fiscal Affairs
• Matt Whitten, Purchasing Manager