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Public Procurement in the State of California and the UC System
Procurement at UCR has many benefits, from ensuring laws are followed to negotiating contracts with vendors. Click each topic below for more information.

Procurement Services Summary
About Procurement
- Goal - Lowest Cost in Shortest Timeframe
- Navigate Unique Terms and Conditions
- Adhere to Public Solicitation Requirements
- UC vs. Non-UC Vendor Considerations
- PCard Considerations and Usage
- Special Considerations for Compliance
- Assistance with Unique Items
- Additional Conditions for IT Hardware or Software
- Additional Considerations for Federally Funded Purchases
Procurement Summary PDF (link)

Top Tips for UCR Staff and Faculty
Partnering with Procurement - Purchasing Tips
- Supplier with UC or UCR Contract?
- Steps to maximize your purchasing decision.
- Engage Procurement Services
- Create Requisition when Purchase Need is Identified
- Provide ALL Documents when Requisition is Submitted
- Orders Involving PHI, PII or HIPAA
- No Supplier Commitments until After PO is Issued
- Let Procurement Services Handle Supplier Negotiations
- Departmental Delegated Authority
- Construction Orders - PD&C