Welcome 

to The Purchasing Department

The Purchasing Department oversees the purchasing functions of school system; approves all purchase orders for acquisition of items or services; handles the bid process for items or services requiring a bid, including working with directors on bid requirements; meets and works with vendors doing business in system, and those seeking to do business in school system; handles the purchasing card program; and provides training for school personnel in purchasing procedures.

It is the responsibility of the Purchasing Department to solicit items and purchase supplies/services for our students and staff at fair and reasonable costs that are within the guidelines established by the Huntsville City School Board of Education and the State of Alabama. Our site also includes information regarding current open bid and Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitations, prior closed bid and RFQ information, sign up for NEW Bid/RFQ notifications, supplier registration, established pricing, and internal HCS purchasing documents.

Please feel free to browse our website.  If you cannot find the answer to your question, please contact our office. 

Contact Information



Purchasing Department

714 Bob Wallace Avenue

Huntsville, AL 35801

Office:  256-428-8316