The following University Policy documents provide the guiding principles and practices for the business conducted through Business Services' functional entities:
Procurement Services
Of special import are the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) which apply to purchases funded by federal grants or contracts:
- Text of Provisions & Clauses FAR Subpart 52.2 (including anti-kickback provisions)
- Other Improper Business Practices FAR Subpart 3.5
Guiding our purchasing practices generally (including non-federally funded transactions):
- UC Regents' Business & Finance Bulletin 43 for purchase of goods and services
- UC Regents' Business & Finance Bulletin 77 Independent Contractor Guidelines
- UC Regents' Business & Finance Bulletin 63 Insurance Requirements
- UC Regents' Business & Finance Bulletin 50 Controlled Substances
- UC Berkeley Office of the Controller Conflict of Interest Business Policy - IMPORTANT NOTE: For individuals seeking to do business as an independent contractor, the Conflict of Interest Certification Form MUST be utilized, and all must complete Part A. If required, Part B must be submitted to the Director of Business Services.
Card Programs
- UC Regents' Business & Finance Bulletin 43, with emphasis on section 8
- UC Regents' Business & Finance Bulletin 79 Entertainment and events policy pertinent to the Event Card
Business Contracts Office
- UC Regents' Business & Finance Bulletin 34 for Independent Consultants
- UC Regents' Business & Finance Bulletin 77 contains policy that is pertinent to Consultants who are individuals (independent contractors)
- UC Regents' Business & Finance Bulletin 63 Insurance Requirements
Property Management
- UC Regents' Business & Finance Bulletin 29 Equipment Management & Control
- UC Regents' Business & Finance Bulletin 38 Disposal of Excess Material
- UC Regents' Business & Finance Bulletin 2 Tax-Free Alcohol
- UC Regents' Business & Finance Bulletin 8 Vehicles - Acquisition & Disposition
- UC Regents' Business & Finance Bulletin 19 Vehicles - Registration & Licensing
- UC Regents' Business & Finance Bulletin 46 Vehicles - Use
- UC Regents' Business & Finance Bulletin 49 for Overstock Den sales
- UC Regents' Business & Finance Bulletin A-51 for Overstock Den sales