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CA AB2388

Bill

Official Source

Status

Passed

9/7/2012

Primary Sponsor

Jim Beall

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Origin

State Assembly

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Raises the bidding threshold for supplies, equipment, and materials contracts from $10,000 to $25,000 for the Santa Clara County Open-Space Authority
  • Increases the informal bidding procedure limit from $50,000 to $75,000, with formal bidding required for contracts exceeding $75,000
  • Exempts service contracts (planning, consulting, legal, appraisal) from lowest-bidder requirements, allowing the governing board to award to the most responsible and qualified bidder based on criteria including experience, qualifications, understanding of scope, and financial return
  • Establishes specific criteria for evaluating "most responsible and qualified bidder" including firm experience, personnel qualifications, scope understanding, and trustworthiness
  • Declares the special statute necessary due to unique circumstances applicable only to the Santa Clara County Open-Space Authority

Legislative Description

Santa Clara County Open-Space Authority: authorization

Last Action

Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 259, Statutes of 2012.

9/7/2012

Committee Referrals

Appropriations6/13/2012
Rules5/10/2012
Appropriations4/25/2012
Business and Professions4/19/2012
Local Government3/29/2012

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