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CA AB1991
Bill
Status
11/30/2016
Primary Sponsor
Brian Jones
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AI Summary
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Requires state agencies seeking to award noncompetitive bid contracts of $1,000,000 or more to notify the appropriate policy and fiscal committees of both houses of the Legislature with detailed justification for the noncompetitive approach.
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Mandates state agencies provide information explaining why noncompetitive bidding is necessary and document efforts to confirm only one source can fulfill the contract.
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Prohibits contract award until 90 days after notification to the Legislature.
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Allows the Legislature to waive the 90-day waiting period through adoption of a concurrent resolution in cases of bona fide emergency.
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Defines "state agency" to include all state departments, offices, divisions, boards, commissions, the California State University, and the University of California.
Legislative Description
State agencies: award of contracts: noncompetitive bid basis.
Last Action
From committee without further action.
11/30/2016