Section 10297 Of Article 2. Approval Of Contracts From California Public Contract Code >> Division 2. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 2. >> Article 2.
10297
. The provisions of Section 10295 shall apply both to
contracts awarded through competitive bidding and those not subject
to competitive bidding. The department shall deny its approval of a
contract awarded through competitive bidding if it finds that the
contract does not meet the specifications or other conditions of the
bidding process, or if any applicable statutes or regulations
regarding competitive bidding have been violated. With regard to any
contract not awarded through competitive bidding, the department
shall ascertain whether the contract is subject to competitive
bidding requirements, and if it finds that is the case, the
department shall deny its approval.
In making its determination on any contract, the department shall
consider all other relevant factors, such as clarity of language and
legality, and shall utilize its legal staff as necessary to
facilitate the approval process.