For Suppliers

UCI welcomes suppliers interested in doing business with us, and strives to provide fair, open and efficient opportunities for all companies. To participate in bidding activities with UCI, suppliers must register in CalUsource - the shared e-procurement platform for sourcing and contracting being used by California public higher education systems: UC, the California State University (CSU) system, and the California Community Colleges (CCC) system.

Fair Work/Fair Wage

If the services your company provides will be performed at a UC Location, your company will be required to pay its employees performing the services no less than the UC Fair Wage ($15/hour).

For services over $100k per year, UCI will work with your company to conduct a UC Fair Wage/Fair Work audit verification. Such audit verification must be performed by a registered public accounting firm*, or your internal audit department who must report to an independent board. Since most local suppliers likely do not have an internal audit department meeting this description, it's highly likely your company will need to use a registered public accounting firm*.

*Determine if your public accounting firm is registered.

Introduction & Announcements

UC Irvine is committed to maintaining transparent, inclusive, and compliant business relationships with suppliers who support the university’s mission of education, research, and public service. This Supplier Portal provides access to registration, bidding, contracting, and invoicing tools designed to make doing business with the university clear, efficient, and consistent with UC policy and state and federal regulations.

Suppliers are encouraged to review available resources, including guidance on registration, required documentation, small business participation, and Fair Work/Fair Wage compliance. UC Irvine values partnerships that uphold integrity, accountability, and shared success across all areas of procurement.

Supplier Registration: All prospective suppliers must complete registration through CalUsource prior to participating in sourcing events or contract opportunities. Visit Become a Supplier to begin the registration process.
Insurance and Compliance Requirements: Suppliers must maintain current certificates of insurance that meet UC Irvine’s minimum standards. Updated documentation is required before any purchase order or contract can be issued.
Fair Work/Fair Wage Policy: Suppliers providing services on campus valued at $100,000 or more per year are required to comply with the University of California Fair Work/Fair Wage policy. Please review the policy details prior to engagement.
Small Business Engagement: UC Irvine actively seeks to increase participation of certified small, minority-, women-, veteran-, and disabled-owned businesses. Visit the Small Business Program page for eligibility criteria and certification information.
Invoicing Standards: To ensure timely payment, invoices must include accurate purchase order numbers, supplier information, and meet UC Irvine’s invoicing guidelines as outlined on the Invoicing page.
Supplier Support: For assistance with registration, sourcing, or compliance questions, please contact the UC Irvine Procurement Services Supplier Support team via the Contact Us page.