All employees involved in the acquisition of materials and services—whether directly or indirectly—must conduct themselves with integrity and professionalism. The Procurement department and Frederick Community College adhere to the ethical standards outlined in the National Association of Educational Procurement (NAEP) Code of Ethics, including:

• Prioritizing the objectives and policies of the College
• Seeking maximum value for each expenditure
• Declining personal gifts or gratuities
• Ensuring equal consideration for all competitive suppliers, within legal and policy limits
• Conducting business in good faith, free from misrepresentation
• Demanding honesty in all sales representations
• Respecting proprietary ideas and designs by obtaining consent before use
• Making reasonable efforts to resolve supplier disputes equitably
• Offering prompt and courteous reception to legitimate business visitors
• Collaborating with trade, industry, and government to promote sound business practices
• Fostering fair, ethical, and legal trade practices
• Supporting professional growth and unity among public procurement professionals