The UCSF Design & Construction Small Business Outreach Program enhances equal opportunities for design and construction firms, suppliers, and businesses interested in doing business with UCSF Real Estate, especially for small, local businesses. You can learn about the Small Business Outreach Program on this page.
Getting Started
Doing Business with UCSF Design & Construction
Interested in working as a contractor or consultant on UCSF Design & Construction projects? The following are the steps and requirements to participate in UCSF projects.
- Register with UCSF using the forms below.
- Attach all relevant SBE & DVBE certifications. View a list of accepted certifying agencies for certifications
Contractors must complete this form:
Design Professionals and Consultants must complete this form:
Available Proposal and Bid Opportunities
View Professional Services and Construction Project proposal and bid opportunities now available:
Consultants and Design Professionals
Sheltered Bidding and Applicant Pool
The Sheltered Bidding/Sheltered Applicant Pool is a program in which a portion of contracts is designated, before the solicitation of qualifications, proposals, or bids, for submission by Small Business Enterprises (SBE) and/or Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE). The goal of the program is to provide greater opportunities for such business enterprises in UCSF capital programs. To learn more about the program and the requirements, please review the following site:
Insurance and Bonding Requirements
The following are key requirements for working with UCSF Real Estate, including contractor licensing, business registration, insurance coverage, and bonding thresholds based on project size.
- Contractor’s License Classification and number from the Contractors State License Board (CSLB)
- Registration with the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR)
- Employer Identification Number (EIN)
- Architects: License of Architect in responsible control of professional services
- Construction Procurement – Insurance Minimum Insurance Requirements
- Commercial General Liability Policy:
- $2 million general aggregate
- $2 million products/completed operations aggregate
- $1 million personal & advertising injury
- $1 million each occurrence, combined single limit for bodily injury and property
- Business Automobile Liability Policy
- $1 million per accident
- Professional Liability Insurance for most consultants
- Pollution Liability Insurance for projects involving hazardous materials
- Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability Policy as required by federal and California law
- Construction Procurement - Bonding Based on Construction Contract Value:
- $0 – $25,000 – N/A
- $25,000 – $50,000 – Payment Bond, File PWC-100
- $50,000 and up – Payment & Performance Bonds, File PWC-100
SBE, DVBE, and Local Business Outreach Events
UCSF sponsors and participates in many agency outreach events that focus on building meaningful connections with SBE, DVBE, and local contractors and professional services firms. During these events, UCSF’s Small Business Program team and project managers introduce opportunities for participation in UCSF projects. We welcome the opportunity for SBE & DVBE firms to discuss their scope of work and answer any questions about doing business with UCSF.
To schedule an introductory meeting or learn more about upcoming events, please email the following: [email protected].
Local Hire Data
UCSF created the Community Construction Outreach Program (CCOP) with a 30% local-hire goal for UCSF capital projects with contracts valued at $5 million or more. UCSF’s local hire goal mirrors the City and County of San Francisco’s Local Hire Ordinance. All contractors, including certified SBE and DVBE companies, must participate in this program.
Learn more about the UCSF Community Construction Outreach Program (CCOP).