UC Procurement
Public Bid Site
The CalUsource Public Bid Site is where suppliers browse public bid opportunities for all University of California campuses.
Systemwide Contract Listings
These listings of currently contracted supplier agreements can be used by all University of California locations systemwide. These contracts are organized by commodity categories and are updated monthly.
L.A. Fire Evacuation Resources
With the catastrophic fires in the Los Angeles area, the UC Central Travel Office has negotiated evacuation discounts with UC hotel partners that are lower than our standard negotiated business rates.
Impact of UC Procurement
Economic and Socially Responsible Procurement is integral to the success and sustainability of UC. We fulfill our mission and contribute to a positive and sustainable global impact by aligning procurement practices with ethical and social responsibility.
Featured Resources
Become a Supplier
UC welcomes all suppliers interested in doing business with us
Systemwide Agreements
A monthly update of the UC-wide agreements
Policy & Compliance
Understanding the legal requirements for working with UC
ESRP Resources
Accessible and sustainable procurement focusing on small and diverse businesses
Get to know the UC Procurement Portal
Best practice: Be sure to login, and use the Search function to find whatever you need!
Recent News
Compliance
January 28, 2025
Covered Services Guidance for Low Dollar Purchases
The UC Workforce Compliance Office (WCO), in collaboration with UC Systemwide Procurement (SWP), have created standard practice guidance for low value purchasing and retail transactions to meet AFSCME Article 5 and Regents Policy 5402 requirements.
Agreement - LS
January 07, 2025
Abcam | Life Sciences UC-Wide Agreement
UC-wide agreement with Abcam for discounted antibodies and other lab supplies.
Staff
January 06, 2025
Adam Druck Named Senior Category Sourcing Manager – Professional Services
Adam Druck named Sr. Category Manager – Professional Services, Employee Benefits, for UC Systemwide Procurement as of 1/6/25.
Featured Events
03
Mar
2025
Meetings
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ZOOM
UC Procurement Connections Meeting - 3/3 @ 11am
This bi-weekly meeting connects procurement staff from all UC locations, keeping them updated on UC Procurement programs, supplier and industry education opportunities, supply chain constraints, and systemwide sourcing projects.
19
Mar
2025
Training
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ZOOM
Webinar Wednesday: Sourcing, Creating an RFx (Mar 19)
We will cover the basics of creating your sourcing event in CalUsource. We will discuss managing event settings editing event details how to add team members and suppliers how to add attachments and how to publish your event. We will also briefly dis...
07
Apr
2025
Meetings
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New Orleans
Institute Of Commercial Payments Commercial Card And Payment Conference
Experts and practitioners share transformative and cutting-edge perspectives on all Commercial Card and Payment vehicles. Case studies, successes and thought-provoking ideas come alive in breakout sessions led by speakers from across sectors. Thought...