Supplier Participation in a LAMP RFP
Join LAMP – UC's cooperative contracting program available through OMNIA Partners to reach thousands of public agencies nationwide through competitively bid and publicly awarded best-value contracts.
Why Participate in the LAMP Program?
Reach Thousands of Agencies
Competitively solicited and publicly awarded agreements provide access to higher ed, public sector agencies, K-12, and nonprofits nationwide
Lower pursuit costs vs. individual solicitations
Supplier Resources & Tools
Awarded suppliers have access to resources from OMNIA Partners and the UC that include contract marketing and promotional support, sales training, and targeting.
Performance insights on utilization
Best-Value Evaluation
UC evaluates the most advantageous balance of price, quality, service, performance, and environmental and economic impact.
Lowest cost isn't the biggest driver of value
Prepare & Know What to Expect
What to expect from a LAMP RFP
Learn About the LAMP Program
Review program overview and requirements
Monitor Opportunities
Subscribe at the Public Bid site
Attend Pre-Proposal Calls
Participate in Q&A sessions
Prepare Your Response
Align response to UC's Best Value criteria
Award & Onboarding
Contract negotiation and GPO enablement
What we expect from Suppliers
☑ Confirm Eligibility
- Able to serve public sector nationally
- Aligned with GPO cooperative model
- Capacity to handle increased volume
☑ Check compliance-readiness
- Public sector terms acceptance
- Data privacy and security documentation
- Accessibility statements (WCAG, Section 508)
- Insurance and bonding requirements
☑ Provide reporting
- Monthly utilization reporting
- Impact metrics (savings, sustainability, community spend)
- Contact roles for program management
☑ Participate in co-marketing
- Brand assets and usage guidelines
- Messaging alignment with the UC and group purchasing organizations (GPOs)
- Case study approval process
- Co-marketing participation agreement
☑ Contribute to community impact
- Environmental practices documented
- Small and local business participation plan
- Economic and community impact goals
Documents to Review
UC Terms & Conditions
Supplier Code of Conduct - University of California
Sustainable Procurement Guidelines
UC Sustainable Practices Policy
FAQs
Learn about LAMP requirements and evaluation criteria, subscribe for solicitation notifications, attend pre-proposal conferences, submit a response to an open solicitation, and if awarded, complete onboarding with UC and OMNIA Partners.
UC uses a best-value approach that includes price and total cost of ownership, quality and performance, sustainability practices, small and local business participation, and innovation and value-added services.
Yes. Administrative fees support program operations and are outlined in the solicitation and master agreement once a supplier is awarded. Contact the LAMP team for details.