Gov. Code, § 14847 · Article 2. Small Business Advocacy
Gov. Code, § 14847
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) In determining eligibility of a business for an award, state agencies may consider all of the following:
(1) Whether the bidder has the necessary facilities, organizational capability, experience, managerial and technical competency and skills, and financial resources to fulfill the terms of the contract.
(2) Whether the bidder has the capability to comply with the required delivery or performance schedule, taking into consideration other business commitments.
(3) Whether the bidder has a history of satisfactory or better performance, as demonstrated by a results-oriented track record, written performance evaluations, or other relevant information obtained from references.
(b) State agencies may enter into contracts with multiple sources when in the best interests of the state.
(c) The Department of General Services shall establish procedures and guidelines for the implementation of this article.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 1998, Ch. 917, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1999.
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