Information for Suppliers
The University of California Office of the President is the administrative headquarters of the University, including the statewide Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources for the ten campuses, five major hospitals and three national research laboratories. The Office of the President has both governing and coordinating responsibilities.
Procurement Services at UCOP has two sourcing roles, to represent the Office of the President in negotiations for the purchase of goods and services and to represent any combination of campuses, hospitals and laboratories in their aggregate needs to purchase goods and services.
In order to provide fair, open and efficient opportunities for all companies interested in doing business with the University of California, we ask all potential vendors to pre-qualify for any bidding or supplier activity. We can use the information provided to track supplier activity, to measure progress against goals for small business outreach efforts, to shorten the administrative timeline toward a mutually beneficial agreement, and to monitor compliance with required state and federal codes.
Becoming a UCOP Supplier
To pre-register as an authorized vendor for the University of California, the following items must be provided and complete:
- A completed business information form (select appropriate form):
- Supplier of Goods and Services
- Independent Consultant
- Construction Contractor
- Design Professional
- A Certificate of Insurance, if providing a service, with limits in accordance with UC Policy BUS-63
- A Current copy of Certification by the U.S. Small Business Administration if claiming small disadvantaged or woman owned business status, if available
- A Current copy of business, or trade professional licenses as may be required for work
- Any information that best illustrates your particular product or service
All information should be sent to:
University of California
Office of the President
Procurement Services
1111 Franklin Street, 10th Floor
Oakland, CA 94607-5200
Attn: Supplier Pre-Qualification