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Fraud Alert
Fraud Alert: Someone has been using the university's credit references in an attempt to open accounts with several vendors across the country. The credit reference letter is generally an altered version of the one previously found on our website, and the person(s) refer to themselves as being from the "Regents of the University of California."
If you have any suspicion about any contact you receive that indicates it is from UC Davis, please call (530) 752-0370 immediately to confirm.
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The following methods are available for your procurement needs. Click on a heading to learn more. If you aren't sure which method you should use, review our purchasing decision chart.
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UCD Buy
Our online e-procurement system allows you to order from a variety of contracted vendors |
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Purchasing Card
A convenient way to make purchases of less than $5000 online or in the store |
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Departmental Delegations
Use DaFIS to make purchases of up to $5000 without going through Purchasing |
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Requests Through Purchasing
Use requisitions for orders in excess of $5000, or restricted items, with the help of our Buyers |



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