CA AB3186

Removes the January 1, 2019 expiration date for best value procurement authority, making it permanent for the University of California and California Community Colleges.

Allows the University of California to award contracts over $100,000 and community college districts to award contracts over $50,000 based on best value rather than solely lowest price, considering factors like life-cycle costs, sustainability, quality, and local economic benefits.

Requires the University of California and community college districts to adopt policies establishing fair evaluation criteria, bid protest procedures, and written justification for best value contract awards.

Eliminates reporting requirements to the Legislative Analyst regarding best value procurement use that were previously due by February 1, 2018.

Declares no state reimbursement is required for local agencies or school districts under Article XIII B of the California Constitution, as any costs result from changes to criminal law rather than new mandates.