The second option is for units that have their own data systems. A daily update file of registration status changes will be provided to these units for downloading into their systems. With current information in their own databases, the units can implement their own procedures for validating current registration. Student discounts at local stores and access to facilities, such as the ASUC Underground, that have in the past required a current registration validation sticker, will now be granted on the basis of possession of the Cal photo ID only. Annual Window Nears for Vehicle Purchases Departments interested in purchasing new vehicles during the 1997 calendar year should contact Fleet Services to place their orders.
Fleet services can assist departments in determining the best vehicle for their needs.
The deadline for placing orders through the state contract varies according to make and model, but the majority of manufacturer's cut-off dates are in March. Use of the contract is mandated by California's planned purchasing agreements. Campus departments must adhere to the contract and various ordering windows. Departments that miss the 1997 ordering window must wait until the next ordering window opens in January 1998. Copyright 1996, The Regents of the University of California.