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How to Acquire Professional Services

Last updated November 9, 2009 3:30:27 PM PST
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Professional services are performed by companies such as corporations, firms, partnerships, and sole proprietors. UCSD can control only the end result of these services, not the way the contractors perform them.

Before you start the steps below, review Independent Contractor/ Consultant Overview and Independent Contractor/ Consultant Guidelines.

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1. Complete a High Value Purchase Requisition, regardless of the total cost of the service.

Note:  To access FinancialLink, you must have a Single Sign-On account and prior authorization. If you need authorization, see How Get Access to UCSD Business Systems.

2. Submit documentation to Procurement & Contracts.

  • Include any of the following for Purchasing review:
    • Quotes
    • Service agreements
    • Engagement letters
    • Letters of Intent
  • Write the requisition number on all pages of documentation.
  • Send documentation to Patrick Little, Mail Code 0914, or fax to (858) 534-5803.

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If you have questions, contact Patrick Little, (858) 534-4439.