The techniques and procedures vary with the size and type of purchase but all proceduresfor these purchases are designed to produce maximum competition. Our recent purchase records are available for public inspection at our offices. The Procurement Division does not provide recapping service, however there are firms providing this service for a fee to whom we can refer you if you so desire. California statutes are designed to make it easy for bidders to submit competitive bids. Special forms are supplied and must be used and signed.
Bids are due at a specified time and place.
Bid openings are public. The State of California has established Multiple Award Schedules in response to Assembly Member Richard Polanco's Assembly Bill 1727. Street, Sacramento, California 95814. State Telephone Directory Resource State agencies frequently make delegated purchases from local sources. You may wish to purchase a State Telephone Directory to use as a tool to contact these agencies directly.