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The Purchasing Office is responsible for awarding all contracts and purchases made by the University. We issue Invitation for Bids/Quotes and Requests for Proposals which are processed into Purchase Orders and Contracts for different goods and services. A Requisition must be submitted to the Purchasing Department to request any goods or services via PeopleSoft CFS Finance.

We also offer the Procurement Card (P-Card) which is a more simplified procurement process for low dollar supply purchases only. Please contact Accounts Payable for information on how to obtain a P-Card.

Departmental Resources

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  • UPDATE: 

    CSU, East Bay Procurement & Support Services Department is responsible for acquisition of all supplies, equipment, and services for the University. This department is the only office on campus that has the authority to commit purchases and contracts on behalf of the University. No legal commitment of State funds exists without the authority of Procurement & Support Services.

    CSU, East Bay WILL NOT be responsible for purchases or other commitments made by individuals who do not have a University-authorized purchase order or contract number. Please do not release merchandise without a purchase order number or perform services without a contract number or fully executed contract.

    If assistance is provided to a department in developing bid specifications, designs, layouts, etc., please be aware that it will not guarantee a sale or contract. Award of an order or contract will be made to the lowest responsible bidder meeting specifications. All specifications will be carefully reviewed by Procurement & Support Services to eliminate undue restrictions that would limit competition.

    It is the objective of CSU, East Bay to obtain high quality products and services at the best possible price. The highest ethical principles are followed by employees involved in the procurement process. Under no circumstance may vendor/contractor gifts or gratuities be offered in an effort to influence an award.

     

     

    Competitive Bid Thresholds

    Personal Property (Goods) and Services Contract
    Bid Thresholds Under $50,000 Equal or Greater
    than $50,000
    Greater than
    $100,000
    INCENTIVE
    Under $250,000
    Certified Small
    Business or DVBE
    Solicitation
    Methodology
    Purchases may be
    awarded when the
    price has been
    determined to
    have met fair and
    reasonable
    standards.
    Informal process
    with written project
    scope and written
    responses from at
    least three (3)
    vendors or must
    document due
    diligence
    Formal process:
    • Request for Information
    • Request for Quotes
    • Request for Proposals
    • Invitation for Bids
    Written response from
    at least two (2) certified
    small businesses,
    including
    microbusinesses, or
    from two (2) or more
    disabled veteran
    business enterprises
    (DVBE)
    Exceptions to Competition Requirements
    This is not an exhaustive list. Please refer to Section 5 of the CSU Contracts and Procurement Policy.
    Sole Source N/A Yes Yes N/A
    Emergency N/A Yes Yes N/A
    Piggyback Contracts
    (i.e., CSU Master
    Enabling Agreement
    (MEA) or Other
    Competitively Bid
    Contracts)
    Optional Yes Yes N/A

     

    Information Technology Resources (ITR) Goods and Services Contract 

    Information Technology Resources (ITR) Goods and Services Contract
    Bid Thresholds Under $50,000 Equal or Greater
    than
    $50,000
    Greater than
    $500,000
    INCENTIVE
    Under $250,000
    Certified Small
    Business or DVBE
    Solicitation
    Methodology
    Purchases may be
    awarded when the
    price has been
    determined to
    have met fair and
    reasonable
    standards.
    Informal process
    with written project
    scope and  written
    responses from at
    least three (3)
    vendors or must
    document due
    diligence
    Formal process:
    • Request for Information
    • Request for Quotes
    • Request for Proposals
    • Invitation for Bids
    Written response from
    at least two (2) certified
    small businesses,
    including
    microbusinesses, or
    from two (2) or more
    disabled veteran
    business enterprises
    (DVBE)
    Exceptions to Competition Requirements
    This is not an exhaustive list. Please refer to Section 5 of the CSU Contracts and Procurement Policy.
    Sole Source N/A Yes Yes N/A
    Emergency N/A Yes Yes N/A
    Piggyback Contracts
    (i.e., CSU Master
    Enabling Agreement
    (MEA) or Other
    Competitively Bid
    Contracts)
    Optional Yes Yes N/A

     

     Public Works Thresholds: Please contact Chris Lam-Vazquez for Public Works (Construction Projects) including Public Works Maintenance and Professional Services Agreement in connection with a Public Works Project.

  • Staff Directory
    Name Position Phone Email
    Chris Lam-Vazquez Purchasing Team Lead and Contracts Administrator 510-885-7606 chris.lam-vazquez@csueastbay.edu
    Bhavesh Patel Buyer 510-885-3842 bhavesh.patel@csueastbay.edu
    Thomas Ballinger Buyer 510-885-7483 thomas.ballinger@csueastbay.edu 
    Diego Campos Buyer 510-885-3959 diego.campos@csueastbay.edu 

Contract Services

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  • Contracting authority on Campus is derived from a CSU Trustees delegation to the Chancellor who delegates authority to each campus President who in turn delegates within the campus. Delegation of Authority to duly authorized Contract Services staff includes, but is not limited to Leases, MOU's, Revenue Agreements, Public Works Contracts, Student Placements and Academic Internships & Service-Learning Agreements.

     

  • The roles and responsibilities for the development and administration of Business contracting process are defined to ensure the following basic functions are accomplished:
    • Policy compliance and approval of exceptions
    • Preparation of the contract document
    • Negotiation with the contracting entity if required
    • Legal review if required
  • Contractual agreements which would bind 51ÁÔÆæ, East Bay must be reviewed by the Contract Services Section of Procurement and Contract Services. This review is required regardless of monetary considerations. Proposed contracts and/or agreements and subsequent changes to contracts and/or agreements must be submitted to Procurement & Contract Services for review and coordination of agreement approval.

    (Agreements associated with a CFS requisition/purchase order should be forwarded to the Procurement Services Staff member assigned that requisition).

    What is Contracting?

    Contracting occurs whenever the University executes an agreement or contract with an entity outside to the University or a University Auxiliary Organization.

    What is a Contract?

    A Contract includes things as simple as a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to as complex as the construction of a major facility on campus. Examples of contracts and agreements handled by the Contract Administration Services section as follows:

    • Land and Property Lease Agreements
    • Memorandums of Understanding (MOU)
    • Revenue Agreements
    • Student Placement and Academic Internship & Service Learning Agreements
    • Partnership Agreements
    • International Student Agreements
    • Construction Agreements and Construction Related Services
    • Agreements to Borrow Artwork
    • Inter-Departmental Service Agreements
    • Campus Space Use Agreements (through Space Management)
    • No Cost Agreements
  • Agreement Types

    The list below contains the most common types of agreements.

    Academic Internship and Service-Learning Site Agreements

    All University students being placed at an off-campus Learning Site as part of their coursework under the Academic Internship and Service-Learning Policy must be covered under a Site Agreement.

    Click here for a copy of the Campus Procedure for Academic Internship and Service-Learning Site Agreement

    Student Placement Agreements (Nursing, Allied Health Programs, Social Work, and Teacher Preparation)

    A student placement agreement formally integrates the student's academic study with practical experience in a cooperating organization. It is an off-campus activity designed to serve educational purposes by offering experience. Different types of agreements are use for clinical placement, field work as well as teacher preparation placements.

    Click here for a copy of the Campus Procedure for Student Placement Agreement

    International Activities Agreements

    Agreements for International Activities involving students. All requests are to be submitted through Campus International Programs and Global Engagement (IPGE).

    Memorandums of Understanding (MOU)

    A memorandum of understanding (MOU) is a document describing an agreement between parties. It expresses a common interest. It is often used in cases where the parties wish to state an agreement in writing. A MOU may be used to define a relationship between campus departments, auxiliaries or other agencies.

    Click here for a copy of the Campus Procedure for Processing MOU's

    Inter-Departmental Service Agreements

    Click here for a copy of the Campus Procedure for Requesting an Inter-Departmental Service Agreement

    Revenue Agreements

    A binding agreement between the University on behalf of a campus department and another party that defines the terms under which revenue will be received.

    Click here for a copy of the Campus Procedure for Revenue Agreement

    Land and Property Lease Agreements

    Agreements for long term leasing of space (offices, classrooms, etc.) from commercial companies or auxiliaries. Also includes the lease of campus facilities to off campus entity or auxiliary, the lease of campus land and auxiliary organization operating agreements.

    Agreements to Borrow Artwork

    Agreement between the University on behalf of a department or gallery to borrow artwork from the artist or other lender for exhibition or display at the University for a specific timeframe.

    Campus Space Use Agreements Leases

    A License Agreement or a Presidential Agreement is used for campus and are coordinated through the campus Space Management Office who submits to Contract Services for processing of the agreement.

Other

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  • In accordance with legislative policy, all state agencies are encouraged to promote increased participation in the state's business transactions by Small Businesses and Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprises (DVBE). CSU, East Bay is committed to meeting the goals of this program. To qualify for solicitation by CSU, East Bay as a small or veteran-owned business, certification by the  (OSDC) is required.

Contact Us

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Purchasing Department

Student Services and Administration, SA 2750
51ÁÔÆæ, East Bay
25800 Carlos Bee Boulevard
Hayward, CA 94542

Purchasing Team Lead and Contracts Administrator

Chris Lam-Vazquez

510-885-7606

chris.lam-vazquez@csueastbay.edu