CA SB1484

Prohibits the Director of General Services and other state agency directors from bundling contracts in ways that restrict or exclude small businesses, microbusinesses, or disabled veteran business enterprises from state contracting, effective until January 1, 2017.

Defines "bundling of contracts" as solicitations for single or multiple contracts that combine two or more agency requirements for goods in ways that limit competition due to diversity, size, dollar value, geographic dispersion, or restrictive requirements unsuitable for small business participation.

Allows the Director of General Services to bundle contracts only with prior approval from the California Small Business Advocate, who must determine that the bundle provides measurable benefits (cost savings, quality improvement, or reduced acquisition time), that alternative small business strategies are not feasible, and that adequate oversight resources exist.

Grants the California Small Business Advocate final and binding authority to approve or prohibit bundled contracts and permits the advocate to recommend terms or conditions to reduce negative impacts on small businesses.

Permits bundling of contracts during a state of emergency declared by the Governor without requiring California Small Business Advocate approval.