In support of the University’s mission, Procurement and Contracts is committed to customer service and business while providing essential professional procurement functions to the campus. These functions include placement of purchase orders, creation and management of contracts, and management of the procurement card program.
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How To Purchase
Learn more about bid announcements and policies, including alternate bid policies.
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Electronic Market Place (CSUBUY)
Learn how to order on the Internet with a procurement card using the electronic catalog available through CSUBUY.
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Procurement Card
Cal State LA has elected to participate in a Procurement Credit Card program designed to achieve cost savings and improve processing time for low dollar value supplies and services.
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Vendor Related Information
Find out more about Bid Announcements, Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, Small Business Preference, Insurance Requirements, and the Vendor Data Form.
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Forms
Access and download forms and information related to Procurement.
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Training Guides
There are several guides available to assist the user with the requisition process.
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Property Management
Property Management is responsible for tagging, tracking, controlling, accounting, managing and disposing of campus property.
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Distribution Center
The Distribution Center is responsible for handling all incoming and outgoing letter mail, packages, and freight to or from the university.
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Delegation of Authority (DOA)
DOA provides Signature Authority to certain individuals based on their level in the organization to approve various transactions.