UC Systemwide Procurement announces a new systemwide agreement extension to the UC-wide Gateway Mattress agreement that extends the term from September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2031. This contract provides dorm mattresses and related products and services for UC residence halls systemwide.
As a lead agency for OMNIA Partners cooperative purchasing program, UC San Diego Procurement on behalf of Systemwide Procurement, competitively solicited and awarded a contract to Gateway Mattress, a Southern California family-owned and operated manufacturer to the retail, hotel, institutional, and student housing markets. Through this program, UC is committed not only to advancing our own sustainability goals but also to creating positive procurement pathways that other public institutions can easily adopt.
Supplier Information and Contact:
Gateway Mattress | Omnia Contract website - deeper dive into products and services
Richard Furnari | 323/725-1923
Benefits to UC
- Part of UC's Lead Agency Marketing Program (LAMP) with OMNIA Partners
- Mattress supplier dedicated to sustainability contributes to UC's economic impact goals
- Largest state-licensed recycler and rebuilder of mattresses in California; used mattresses are rebuilt and all components reused or recycled.
- Local California-based business which contributes towards UC's economic impact goals
- Competitively solicited and contracted pricing that meets UC’s public procurement contracting requirements
- Enables UC (and other public agencies through Omnia Partners) to take advantage of contracted pricing
Terms & Conditions aligned with UC’s needs and compliant with policy and laws
RFP Team
UC San Diego Strategic Sourcing Team | Original contract: #GAT-SD-21-0901/ RFP #2103RA
Questions?
Joycelyn Contemprato | Sr. Buyer & Contract Administrator | Supply Chain Services | UC San Diego