Before bids can be solicited, basic conditions required by University policies, delegations of authority, and federal and state regulations must be met. These conditions apply to competitive and informal bidding and negotiated contracting. The commitment of funds, the scope of construction, and equipment to be acquired conform to the project scope and cost itemization in the current approved Project Planning Guide or conform to the project description in the case of minor capital improvement projects. For state-funded projects, the bidding documents have been approved by the Department of Finance and State Public Works Board, as applicable.
Funds are available.
The documents conform with fire protection requirements of the California Code of Regulations, Titles 19 and 20. The project complies with the provisions of the California Coastal Act of 1976, if appropriate. The documents conform with the University's seismic safety policy. Drawings and Specifications for non-hospital related projects are approved and stamped by the Division of the State Architect for handicapped requirements and by the State Fire Marshal. If either approval is not required, a memo should be placed in the project file stating the project is exempt from such approvals.