Economic Impact Resources

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UC Davis' spending contributes over $13 billion annually to California's economy. Learn how your business can partner with us to foster continued economic growth in our communities. 

Understand Your Business Classification Type

There are multiple small business classification categories.  Understanding and properly documenting them can ensure that you are able to access and secure relevant information regarding business opportunities.

Make Sure You are Registered with the University of California AND UC Davis!

Complete the University of California AND UC Davis registration forms (Davis campus and UC Davis Health campus).  These forms make your business data available to our buyers in Procurement and Contracting Services, as well as our departmental buyers.  This will help expedite future purchases with your organization.

Get Certified as a Small Business (SB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) if Appropriate

Cal eProcure has guidelines and instructions on getting certified as an SB or DVBE.  

After getting certified, registering with supplier.io is a good way to increase your visibility with potential customers. Supplier.io is an online platform for buyers searching for businesses.

Review the Small Business Administration Program

The Small Business Administration program offers many resources and tools for small businesses, and may be helpful for some of you.

Learn More About the Chambers of Commerce

A local chamber of commerce can help your business increase its visibility with the larger community.  Some of the local ones in the Davis and Sacramento area include:

UC's Commitment to Small Businesses: Small Business First

Wherever practicable, University of California contracts and procurement between $10K and $250K* are to be awarded to a certified Small Business (SB) or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE).  This is part of the UC Small Business First program.
 
The informal solicitation process for Small Business First requires:
  • One quote for purchases between $10K and below $100K
  • Two quotes for purchases between $100K up to $250K
 

There is a waiver process for when the Small Business First program is not feasible, or when contracting with other business types is justified.

*There are some exceptions:

  • Purchases through an existing strategically-sourced agreement
  • Design and construction
  • Revenue/reimbursement contracts
  • Federal government / local government / inter-agency agreements
  • Research sub-awards
  • Higher education institution agreements
  • Concessions
  • Statutorily-exempt, policy exempt, emergency, proprietary, local assistance/subvention
  • Federally-funded purchases
  • Supplies and materials used in patient care

Small Business Program Officer

Steven Kobayashi is the Small Business Program Officer for UC Davis.  You can email him or call 530-754-1372.