California law is separated into 29 codes. UC purchasing activity is most affected by California Public Contract Code, Chapter 2.1.
This article deals with the following topics. For additional information on legislation and laws that affect UC Campus Purchasing, see the links below and the related links.
- California Public Contract Code Chapter 2.1
- California Legislative Bill Information
- Federal Requirements
| California Public Contract Code, Chapter 2.1, University of California Competitive Bidding |
| Article 1, Construction: Sections 10500 – 10506 |
| Article 2, Materials, Goods, and Services: Sections 10507.5 – 10510 |
| Article 2.5, Contract with Private Architects, Sections 10510.4 – 10510.9 Engineering, Environmental, Land Surveying and Construction Project Management Firms |
| Article 3, Real Property: Sections 10511 – 10513 |
| Article 4, Conflict of Interest: Sections 10515 – 10518 |
| Article 5, Remedies and Penalties: Sections 10520 - 10526 |
| Federal Requirements |
| FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulations) for federal contracts |
| OMB Circular A-110: Administrative requirements for federal grants to higher education |
| OMB Circular A-21: Cost Principles |
