California’s Public Contract Code

Conflicts of Interest in State Purchasing

March 3, 2025 2:30 amMarch 3, 2025 2:31 am

California’s Public Contract Code, in Division 2, Part 2, Chapter 2, Article 8, contains conflict of interest provisions in the state’s acquisition of goods and services when contracting occurs by state agencies. Section 10410 prohibits any officer or employee in...

Purchases of Federal and State Surplus Property in California

February 12, 2025 2:30 amFebruary 12, 2025 2:31 am

California’s Public Contract Code, in Division 2, Part 2, Chapter 2, concerns the state acquisition of goods and services. Article 6 deals with the purchase of federal surplus property. Section 10385 authorizes the Department of General Services to purchase, lease...

Bids and Bidders in California Public Contracting

December 2, 2024 6:28 amDecember 2, 2024 6:28 am

California’s Public Contract Code Division 2, Part 2, Chapter 1, Article 4, deals with bids and bidders. Section 10160 authorizes the department to require from prospective bidders answers to questions contained in a standard form of questionnaire and financial statement...

Job Order Contracting Procurement Procedures

December 1, 2024 8:31 amDecember 1, 2024 8:32 am

California’s Public Contract Code Division 2, Part 2, Chapter 1, Article 1.3 deals with job order contracting procurement procedures used by the Department of General Services. Section 10113 provides definitions for the following terms: “adjustment factor,” “department,” “director,” “job order...

Claims and Disputes in Public Contracting

November 30, 2024 9:38 amNovember 30, 2024 9:38 am

California’s Public Contract Code, in Division 2, Part 1, Chapter 9 addresses claims and disputes. Section 9201 states that a public entity has full authority to compromise or otherwise settle any claim relating to a contract at any time. In...

California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission

November 18, 2024 2:30 amNovember 18, 2024 2:31 am

California’s Public Contract Code, in Division 2, Part 3, Chapter 2, Article 2, provides for the California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission. Section 22010 created the California Uniform Construction Cost Accounting Commission, which is comprised of 14 members, thirteen of...

Recycled Product Procurement by the Legislature

October 10, 2024 2:30 amOctober 10, 2024 2:31 am

California’s Public Contract Code, in Division 2, Part 2, Chapter 5, specifies recycled product procurement by the Legislature. Article 1 deals with general provisions. Section 12300 provides that this chapter applies to all purchases made on behalf of the Legislature,...