Doing Business with DMC

Purchasing and Business Services

The Purchasing and Business Services team supports the mission of Del Mar College by providing courteous, cost-effective and prompt operation support while maintaining high quality service to all individuals.

Vendor Information

Thank you for your interest in doing business with Del Mar College. If you require additional information, please call (361) 698-1272.

• Bid Opportunities
• How to Do Business with DMC

Vendor registration

First-time users of Bonfire will be required to register with Bonfire to receive email notices of future solicitations or participate in bid opportunities.

Registration is easy and free. Please be sure to select at least one or more NIGP codes for your business organization. Our solicitations will be set up using these codes and will be matched to vendors and contractors with the same codes.  NIGP code information is located at Texas CPA Website.

If you need assistance please visit Bonfire Vendor Portal. 

Conflict of Interest Requirements

• Texas HB 1295 - Certificate of Interested Parties
  • Certificate of Interested Parties Form 1295

Cooperative Purchasing

The College utilizes cooperative purchasing contracts when they provide the best value to the College. The College is a member of the following Cooperatives as of August 1, 2015.

• BuyBoard – Texas Association of School Boards
• Choice Partners - Harris County Department of Education
• DIR – State of Texas Technology
• E&I Cooperative Services
• Food and Nutrition Program - ESC 1
• GoodBuy - ESC 2
• HGAC – Houston Galveston Area Council
• NJPA - National Joint Powers Alliance
• OMNIA Partners Public Sector - Formally National IPA, TCPN and US Communities
• PACE – ESC20
• TIPS/TAPS
• TxMAS – State Of Texas