Pub. Contract Code, § 1603 · Chapter 1.6. Electronic Transmissions
Pub. Contract Code, § 1603
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
As used in this chapter:
(a) “Bid” may include, but is not limited to, an offer, quote, or proposal.
(b) “Catalog-based ordering” means the purchase of goods or services from electronic catalogs.
(c) “Digital bid opening” means the process of unsealing and accessing bid information through secure electronic methods at a designated time.
(d) “Electronic procurement platform” means a secure, web-based system to facilitate procurement activities.
(e) “Secure platform” means a system with encryption, role-based access controls, automated audit logs, and data integrity protections.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2026, Ch. 84, Sec. 25. (SB 172) Effective July 13, 2026.
Source of truth
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- As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
- Official file
- https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PCC§ionNum=1603.
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