Government Bids

The pre-qualification of vendors for any procurement purpose will be the responsibility

A vendor is defined as any outside entity wanting to do business with the District.

California Public Contract Code 20651.2(a). DVBE Procurement. Allows for up to $250,000

California Public Contract Code § 20653.5 and Education Code § 81646. UC/CSU Agreements.

California Public Contract Code § 20653. DGS Agreements. Community college districts

California Education Code § 20651(c). Professional Services. The usual competitive

California Government Code § 53060. Special Services. This code allows for special

California Education Code § 81653. Federal Surplus. The governing board of any district

California Public Contract Code § 20660. Perishable Food Stuffs. Perishable food stuffs and seasona

California Education Code § 81651. Textbooks and Prepared Instructional Materials.

California Public Contract Code § 20654. Emergency. In an emergency when any repairs,

California Public Contract Code § 3400. Sole Source. Sole source is a non-competitive

perform the work with District employees, after passing a resolution by a four fifths

re-advertise the project; or   

abandon the project;   

If the product or service is proprietary in nature, such that it can be legally obtained

If the District has not prepared a list of contractors for the particular category

Public projects of more than $220,000:

Public projects of $75,000 or less:

The District will retain records sufficient to detail the history of procurement.

The Vice President of Business Services shall transmit a written finding that the

If an investigation establishes that an underpayment of wages has occurred, the District

The District shall review, and if appropriate audit, the payroll records of the employees

Project contractors and subcontractors shall be required to maintain and, at designated

A pre-job conference with the contractor and subcontractors to discuss applicable

Rental of certain facilities in which location is an important factor.   

Unique services, such as advertising, in which circulation, billboard location, audience

For public utilities and services.   

For trial or evaluation products or services.   

Products where compatibility with existing systems, equipment, or accessories is absolutely

Minor informalities in a proposal may be waived if the Purchasing Agent deems it advantageous

Instructions and information to proposers concerning the submission requirements,

limits set out in the Public Contract Code

The consistency of the vendor's proposed equipment, supplies, materials, and services

The vendor's experience with the provisions of equipment, supplies, materials, and

The reliability of delivery and installation schedules.

The quality and effectiveness of equipment, supplies, materials, and services.

The added value to the District, as defined in the request for proposal, of vendor-added

The total cost to of its purchase, use, and consumption of equipment, supplies, and

The bid shall be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder whose bid

“Best Value” means the most advantageous balance of price, quality, service, performance,

For the purposes of bid evaluation and selection, when the District determines that

Any withdrawals or corrections to a bid permitted or denied after the bid opening

Mistakes shall not be corrected after award of the bid.   

A bid may be withdrawn after bid opening only if the mistake is clearly evident to

Minor informalities in a bid may be waived if the Purchasing Agent deems it advantageous

When required or determined to be appropriate, bids shall be accompanied by a certified

All bid notices for work to be done shall contain an affirmative statement requiring

The purchase description, evaluation factors, delivery or performance schedule, and

Instructions and information to bidders concerning the bid submission requirements,