The Procurement Services department provides assistance to all departments in the procurement of products and services to support the overall USD goals of advancing academic excellence, expanding liberal and professional knowledge, creating a diverse and inclusive community and preparing leaders who are dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service. In keeping with these goals, and the overall standard of excellence associated with the University of San Diego, Procurement Services works closely with the University’s supplier community on a daily basis.
An integral part of that work is ensuring all qualified businesses seeking to establish a business relationship with the University have that opportunity.
How We Conduct Business
Procurement Services has implemented a Strategic Sourcing Initiative that is designed to maximize the purchasing power of the University. In so doing we seek to contract with suppliers in numerous products and service areas. The results of these contracts are significant cost savings to the University, improved levels of customer service to University departments, and increased volume with contracted suppliers.
Procurement Services will work closely with suppliers to monitor contracts and contract utilization and measure the value of these contracts to the University. Please contact Procurement Services at procurement@sandiego.edu for assistance.
Statement on Supplier Diversity
The University of San Diego is committed to the goal of enhancing economic opportunities for minority-owned, woman owned, disadvantaged and local small businesses and is committed to enhance economic opportunities and participation by small minority and local businesses (M/W/D/LBE).
It is the policy of the University of San Diego not to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, or veteran status and to take action to ensure that those seeking to do business with the University are treated fairly. The University will comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, orders and rulings governing equal opportunities.
The University seeks to enhance supplier diversity with respect to all procurement services and makes every effort possible to confirm that all of its contractors, subcontractors, and vendors abide by the spirit and intent of this policy statement. The University is committed to a comprehensive program of M/W/D/LBE business development and works to ensure that maximum opportunities exist for such firms.
Insurance Requirements
Vendors and Contractors On Campus
Prior to commencing any work, a vendor or contractor who performs work on campus shall provide proof of insurance coverage in the amounts and types required by the University. Current requirements are available through the Risk Management web site (see Vendor Insurance Requirements). Any vendor or contractor who performs work on campus is expected to comply with all University policies and procedures that apply to outside vendors or contractors, as well as all University policies and procedures that apply to the specific work performed.