This distinction puts Twin Rivers among the top procurement organizations in California. Photo courtesy of Twin Rivers Unified School District

MCCLELLAN PARK, CA (MPG) -Twin Rivers Unified School District has earned the 2026 Achievement of Excellence in Procurement (AEP) Award — a national and international honor recognizing organizations that demonstrate excellence in public procurement. Twin Rivers is one of only four California school districts and just 59 public agencies across the state to receive this year’s award from the National Procurement Institute, Inc.  

That distinction puts Twin Rivers among the top procurement organizations in California and highlights the work of a team that has spent years making a behind-the-scenes function work better for schools, staff and students.

The district’s Purchasing and Warehouse Services department has transformed the way purchasing happens across Twin Rivers. By replacing paper-based processes with a fully electronic procurement system, the department has made purchasing more efficient, strengthened accountability, expanded opportunities for cooperative purchasing, and helped ensure district resources are used wisely.

“Our Purchasing and Warehouse Services team may work behind the scenes, but the impact of their work is felt throughout our schools every day,” said Francine Brissey, director of purchasing and warehouse services. “We’re proud of what our team has accomplished and the difference it makes for our schools. Their commitment to improving systems, streamlining processes, and finding better ways to serve our staff helps ensure our schools have the resources they need while being responsible stewards of public funds.”

The Achievement of Excellence in Procurement Award recognizes organizations that demonstrate strong leadership, innovation, productivity, professional development and the effective use of technology to improve procurement practices.