Business and Support Services
Supplier Information
At California State University, Monterey Bay, we prioritize transparency, fairness, and competitiveness in our purchasing procedures. We recognize the importance of the procurement process in acquiring goods and services that support our academic and administrative functions. We are dedicated to helping prospective bidders and suppliers participate in our purchasing activities.
COMING SOON!
CSUBUY Procure-to-Pay (P2P)
We are transitioning to a new system called CSUBUY Procure-to-Pay (P2P), which will launch in January 2026.
Supplier Registration is Required: To continue doing business with us, you’ll need to register in the new system.
Supplier account creation/Log on:
https://solutions.sciquest.com/apps/Router/SupplierLogin?CustOrg=CalState
Email Invitations: Over the next few weeks, you may receive an email invitation to register. We assure you that these are legitimate and safe, allowing you to proceed with confidence.
Invitations will come from noreply@jaggaer.com
Notifications and support messages, aimed at providing you with the best possible experience, may come from csubuy-suppliersupport@calstate.edu
Please visit the CSU Systemwide Supplier Resources page for step-by-step instructions: https://www.calstate.edu/csu-system/doing-business-with-the-csu/contract-services-and-procurement/supplier-resources
Small Business (SB) & Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Enterprise (DVBE)
The State of California grants a five percent bidding preference to certified small businesses to further their participation in state contracting. Small Businesses must be Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services certified to claim program eligibility.
Get certified online. Questions? Call California State DGS Small Business and DVBE Services at (916) 375-4640
Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) refers to a business concern that is certified by the Office of Small Business and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Services as meeting all of the following:
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The business is at least, 51 percent owned by one or more disabled veterans or in the case of a publicly owned company, one or more disabled veterans own at least 51 percent of its stock; a subsidiary which is wholly owned by a parent corporation but only if one or more disabled veterans own at least 51 percent of the voting stock of the parent corporation; or a joint venture in which at least 51 percent of the joint venture management and control and earnings are held by one or more disabled veterans. At least 51 percent of the joint ventures' management and control, and earnings are held by one or more disabled veterans. The business must be domiciled in the state of California.
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One or more disabled veterans manage and control the daily business operations. The disabled veterans who exercise management and control are not required to be the same disabled veterans as the owners of the business concern.
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A sole proprietorship, corporation, or partnership with its home office located in the United States, which is not a branch or subsidiary of a foreign corporation, foreign firm, or other foreign-based business.
Planet Bids
PlanetBids.com is an online bidding tool that has been added to the CSUMB Business and Support webpage to enhance our community outreach. To be automatically notified and view upcoming competitively bid solicitations, register as a vendor with Planet Bids by clicking on the following link.
Vendor Registration (PlanetBids.com)
Reyola H. Carlisle, A.P.P. Lead Senior Contracts Analyst, Contracts and Procurement, Business and Support Services (831) 582-3506 rcarlisle@csumb.edu