Supplier Participation in LAMP
Turn one RFP into Thousands of Contracts...
The University of California (UC) in collaboration with OMNIA Partners, offers best-in-class suppliers a powerful opportunity to reach thousands of state and local governments and education (SLED) agencies nationwide.
Through our Lead Agency Marketing Partnership (LAMP) program, UC competitively bids and publicly awards a contract based on a best value evaluation in an RFP. As part of UC's LAMP program, that one RFP and contract can multiply into thousands as that contract is marketed to and adopted by public-sector agencies across the country.
With thousands of contracts adopted by public agencies across the US and a dedicated team actively promoting the portfolio, a UC LAMP contract doesn’t just open doors—it amplifies your reach across the entire public sector.
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.