Buying Goods

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Purchasing Methods

Buying Goods (Home)

Using UCIBuy+ is the preferred method for purchasing most goods

As you approach any purchase, the fund source and total amount of your purchase will determine competitive bid thresholds and policies that apply.

For non-federal fund purchases:

$10,000 to $250,000, you must address UCOP Small Business First Policy.
> $50,000 but < $100,000, contact a Procurement Services Team Member for assistance with benefits and savings negotiations.
> $100,000, formal competitive bid is required. See Competitive Bidding (RFX) for policies and process.

For federal fund purchases:

Of any amount, see Federal Fund Purchase Requirements - Uniform Guidance for forms and policy requirements/
> $100,000, formal competitive bid is required. See Competitive Bidding (RFX) for policies and process/

If your purchase involves a combination of federal and non-federal funds, the more restrictive Federal Fund Purchase Requirements shall apply.

For purchases greater than $50,000, contact a Procurement Services Team Member for assistance with benefits and savings negotiations. For purchases using federal funds and/or purchases greater than $100,000, see Competitive Bidding (RFX) for policies that may apply.