To achieve the highest level of operational excellence in procurement and materials management, ensuring that the MWRD continues to be a world-leading wastewater and stormwater management utility focused on flooding mitigation, resource recovery, sustainability, resilience, and innovation.

Excellence

• Be knowledgeable of and abide by best practices, laws, and regulations
• Maintain consistency in all actions
• Practice due diligence

Respect

• Be open, fair, and impartial
• Conduct business with honesty and integrity

Innovation

• Seek ways to improve processes and increase efficiency
• Identify new products or technologies that can create value for the MWRD

Safety

• Ensure that procured goods comply with specifications and standards

Equity & Diversity

• Build and value diversity
• Provide open access to competitive opportunities
• Support economic, social, and sustainable communities

Accountability

• Take ownership and be responsible to all stakeholders for our actions
• Maintain our fiduciary responsibility and preserve the public’s trust
• Ensure transparency by providing timely access to procurement policies, procedures, and records