Become trained on City purchasing and contracting Watch training videos on various contracting topics, including purchasing, waivers, and using PeopleSoft. Trainings are available to City staff only. If you have trouble accessing a training, email us at: oca@sfgov.org. Resources Contracting overview Procurement 101 Watch this training video to learn the basics of contracting and procurement in San Francisco. Introduction to City Procurement Watch this training video to learn the basics of contracting and procurement in San Francisco. Waivers How to Request Waivers to City Contracting Requirements Watch this training video to learn about different contracting waivers and how to request them. How to Submit 12B, HCAO and MCO Waivers in ServiceNow Watch this training video to learn how to use ServiceNow to submit 12B waivers to CMD and HCAO and MCO waivers to OLSE. This video also covers 14B waivers. However, this portion of the training is now superseded by "How to Submit 14B LBE Waivers in ServiceNow." How to submit 14B LBE Waivers in ServiceNow This training is focused exclusively on the Chapter 14B LBE waiver application in ServiceNow and reviews all changes and updates made to the application since its launch in July 2022. Using PeopleSoft PeopleSoft Training and Practice (Part 1) Watch this training video to learn how to use PeopleSoft for contracting. PeopleSoft Training and Practice (Part 2) Watch this training video to learn how to use PeopleSoft for contracting. Technology purchasing Technology Purchasing and Contracting (Part 1) Watch this training video to learn about your technology purchasing options. Technology Purchasing and Contracting (Part 2) Watch this training video to learn about your technology purchasing options. Create Sourcing Events for Tech Marketplace RFPs Watch this training video to learn how to create Sourcing Events for Tech Marketplace RFPs. Standard purchasing Prop Q Training Watch this training video to become eligible to make delegated department ("Prop Q") purchases. Direct Contracting (Multiyear Contracts) Watch this training video to learn how to start a multiyear contract for a recurring purchase. OCA Solicitation Templates (Part 1) Watch this training video to learn how to use solicitation templates for starting a multiyear contract. OCA Solicitation Templates (Part 2) Watch this training video to learn how to use solicitation templates for starting a multiyear contract. 12X Citywide Training Prohibits contracts with states that have discriminatory LGBT, restrictive abortion, or voter suppression laws Special purchasing Special Purchasing Overview Watch this training video on special purchasing requirements for gift cards, uniforms, copiers, and more. Departments Office of Contract Administration