Perform a variety of carpet and flooring projects located at various buildings. Projects shall include flooring replacement and/or rehabilitation, installation and repair services projects.
Providing a broad and complementary range of California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA"), environmental planning, technical analysis, and related regulatory services to the University on an as-needed basis.
Buyer Attributes
Key metrics and characteristics
City
The city where this buyer is located.
Santa Barbara
Enrollment
Total student enrollment.
26,133
IPEDS ID
Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System identifier.
110705
Mascot
University or college mascot.
Gauchos
Employee FTE
Full-time equivalent employees.
5,112.7
Grad Rate
Graduation rate percentage.
83%
Procurement Difficulty Score
How easy their procurement process is to navigate. Lower is better.
68 / 100
Propensity to Spend
How likely this buyer is to spend on new technology based on operating budget trends.
CautiousAggressive
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AI Adoption Score
How likely this buyer is to adopt new AI technologies.
ConservativeEarly Adopter
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Startup Friendliness
How often this buyer champions startups and early adoption.
Sole Source:Avoid; redirect to coops or Small Business First.
Coops:Frequently procures through UC systemwide agreements, OMNIA, Sourcewell, and NASPO; you can gain access through the Starbridge reseller & contract-vehicle platform — reach out to your Starbridge contact to pursue onboarding.
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University Of California Santa Barbara, CA:Given the university’s extreme opacity and lack of public evidence for sole source awards, this path is not viable and carries a high risk of failure. Redirect all efforts to cooperative purchasing channels or the Small Business First program. These are the university’s established and transparent methods for bypassing the formal competitive bidding process. Note: No clear sole source dollar thresholds were identified.
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University Of California Santa Barbara Contracts
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Drieam LLC at University Of California Santa Barbara
Effective: Sep 15, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a proposal from Drieam LLC to the University of California Santa Barbara for the renewal of a Qualtrics LTI Instructor Level License for a fixed period of 36 months. The agreement details annual license costs, payment terms, service level agreement, accessibility compliance, data handling, and support contacts. The contract's effective start date is September 15th, 2025, with an end date of September 14th, 2028.
Drieam LLC at University Of California Santa Barbara
Effective: Sep 13, 2023Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document outlines a 36-month agreement between Drieam LLC and the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB) for an annual Qualtrics LTI (Learning Tools Interoperability) integration license. The first year's cost, including the Teacher Level License and implementation, totals $9,000.00. The agreement includes a Service Level Agreement and detailed Data Security terms, with the license starting from the last signature date of September 13, 2023.
Uwill, Inc at University Of California Santa Barbara
Effective: Apr 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Master Purchase Agreement (MSA) outlines the provision of mental health counseling and wellness services by UWILL Inc. to the University of California, Santa Barbara campus. The agreement is effective from April 1, 2025, for an initial one-year term with automatic annual renewals for up to seven years total, with pricing for the first year set at $92,958 and subject to annual increases. The contract includes detailed terms for service delivery, pricing, termination, intellectual property, liability, data security, and compliance with various regulations.
QLess, Inc. at University Of California Santa Barbara
Effective: Jan 1, 2025Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This document is a Service Order Renewal for UC Santa Barbara from QLess, Inc., covering queuing platform services including mobile queuing, single sign-on, and other features. The contract spans three years, from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027, with an annual cost of $36,477.25. It refers to an existing agreement (Agreement #129116496) from March 6, 2020, as the governing terms.
Cayuse LLC at University Of California Santa Barbara
Effective: May 12, 2022Expires: Sep 30, 2026Expiration date locked.
This Master Agreement establishes the terms between Cayuse, LLC and the University of California, Santa Barbara campus, for the provision of Cayuse's research administration and grant management software solutions (Subscription Service) and related professional services. It sets out general conditions for ordering, intellectual property, payment (with specific fees to be detailed in Order Forms/SOWs), confidentiality, and termination. The agreement includes stringent requirements for data security, service levels, and UC-specific terms, emphasizing the protection of Institutional Information, adherence to cybersecurity standards (Protection Level 3, $5M cyber liability insurance), and detailed protocols for incident response. The agreement commenced on May 12, 2022, and its duration is indefinite, subject to termination clauses and individual Order Form terms.
Early Buyer Signals
Board meetings and strategic plans from University Of California Santa Barbara
Associated Students Senate Meeting
Date: Oct 29, 2026Type: Meeting mention
The meeting primarily focused on a proposal to integrate retail dining options into the existing student meal plan system, allowing students to use meal funds at various campus locations. Discussions covered the history of the initiative, strategies for marketing the student association's role in the policy change, and the importance of ongoing student accountability to ensure that future dining adjustments remain student-centric.
University Of California, Santa Barbara Long Range Development Plan 2010-2025
Date: Dec 1, 2014Type: Strategic Plan
This Long Range Development Plan (LRDP) for the University of California, Santa Barbara, outlines the physical development necessary to achieve the campus's academic goals through 2025. The plan emphasizes maturing academic programs, strengthening campus form through efficient building and open space design, and providing comprehensive housing for students, faculty, and staff. Key priorities include integrating sustainable practices, contributing to regional solutions, and protecting natural resources in compliance with the California Coastal Act. The LRDP aims to guide the campus's growth, including a projected enrollment of 25,000 students by 2025-2026, while maintaining a balance between academic needs and environmental stewardship.
Key Contacts
Public-sector contacts connected to University Of California Santa Barbara.
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Linda Adler-KassnerAccreditation Liaison Officer; Associate Vice Chancellor, Teaching and Learning
The meeting included a land acknowledgement and public forum discussions on student-led initiatives and community services. A presentation was provided regarding a successful environmental campaign that resulted in the expansion of local marine protected areas. Additionally, the senate reviewed Measure E, which proposes a utility tax to establish a locally controlled revenue stream for the Isla Vista Community Services District. The discussion explored how this revenue would support district operations and facilitate the ongoing investigation into potential cityhood for the community, including deliberations on the selection of utility taxes as a funding mechanism to balance affordability and conservation efforts.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
Meeting signals
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Track University Of California Santa Barbara meetings, strategic plans, and budget discussions before the public bid appears.