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.  To find out more about the guidelines to completing the Conflict of Interest form, see here.

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 & Surplus sales
• UC Regents' Business & Finance Bulletin A-51 for Overstock & Surplus sales