Navigating UCOP
Agreements (ICA and PSA)
For assistance in the drafting and finalization of Independent Consultant Agreements (ICA) or Professional Services Agreements (PSA), contact Local Procurement Team.
Contact Local Procurement Team Link | Pre-approval for hiring contractors & consultants Link
Business cards, stationery and promotional items Link
Portal for ordering business cards and UC-branded stationery and promotional items. (All employees can browse available merchandise, however only designated department buyers can place orders.)
Business Resource Center (BRC)
The Business Resource Center is organized into teams dedicated to specific functional service areas: Travel & Entertainment; Purchase Orders & Payments; Compliance, Accounting, Audit, and Policy (CAAP); and Local Procurement.
Microsoft software for home use
UCOP employees may download and make use of Microsoft Office applications on up to 5 personal computing devices for free.
Pre-approval process for hiring outside consultants and independent contractors
All hirings of outside consultants and independent contractors, regardless of any prearrangement via a blanket agreement, must be approved by the President prior to contract negotiation.
Procurement Services
Procurement Services is responsible for developing and implementing the overall purchasing policies, strategies and direction for the UC System.
Purchasing forms
Forms for purchasing goods and services, travel and entertainment or other transactions.