Section 10115.2 Of Article 1.5. Minority And Women Business Participation Goals For State Contracts From California Public Contract Code >> Division 2. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 1.5.

. In awarding contracts to the lowest responsible bidder, the awarding department shall consider the efforts of a bidder to meet minority business enterprise, women business enterprise, and disabled veteran business enterprise goals set forth in this article. The awarding department shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder meeting these goals.