Small Business Development
It is the policy of the University of California, consistent with State and federal law, to ensure that all business enterprises have equal access to business contracting opportunities at the University.
Small Business should, like all potential suppliers to the University, complete the appropriate forms to pre-register with UCOP (see: Becoming a UCOP supplier).
Small Business owners may wish to familiarize themselves with the U.C. Business policies governing the purchase of goods and services, particularly as they apply to Small Businesses. UCOP Business and Finance Bulletin 43 (BUS-43) is relevant to suppliers and potential suppliers to the University. Small Businesses will be especially interested in BUS-43, Part 5, though it is the recommendation of the University to become familiar with the entire policy (see: Policies and Procedures).
Once a company is pre-registered as described in Becoming a UCOP Supplier, that company is eligible to bid on available University business. The University posts Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), and similar bidding opportunities at http://www.ucop.edu/purchserv/rfp/
Other links that may be of interest to small businesses:
Small Business - Frequently Asked Questions