The Contracts Unit of the UCSF Medical Center Office of Design and Construction administers the design agreement and construction contract process for the Medical Center, including the bidding of construction contracts, in compliance with the California Public Contract Code and University of California policy (Facilities Manual Competitive Bidding Vol. 1).

The Contracts Unit's responsibilities include providing technical support to project management, architectural and facilities services staff in the preparation and conduct of competitive solicitations and in the preparation of contracts for goods and professional services. Additionally, the Contracts Unit serves as the official records manager for original “University” contract documents.