Section 12100.7 Of Chapter 3. Acquisition Of Information Technology Goods And Services From California Public Contract Code >> Division 2. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 3.
12100.7
. As used in this chapter:
(a) "Multiple award schedule" (MAS) is an agreement established
between the General Services Administration of the United States and
certain suppliers to do business under specific prices, terms, and
conditions for specified goods, information technology, and services.
(b) "Multiple award" means a contract of indefinite quantity for
one or more similar goods, information technology, or services to
more than one supplier.
(c) "Procedures" means the rules, methods, and practices to be
followed in conducting information technology procurements.
(d) "Policies" means determining what information technology goods
or services are to be purchased and by whom.
(e) For purposes of this chapter, "value-effective acquisition"
may be defined to include, but not be limited to, the following:
(1) The operational cost that the state would incur if the bid or
proposal is accepted.
(2) Quality of the product or service, or its technical
competency.
(3) Reliability of delivery and implementation schedules.
(4) The maximum facilitation of data exchange and systems
integration.
(5) Warranties, guarantees, and return policy.
(6) Supplier financial stability.
(7) Consistency of the proposed solution with the state's planning
documents and announced strategic program direction.
(8) Quality and effectiveness of business solution and approach.
(9) Industry and program experience.
(10) Prior record of supplier performance.
(11) Supplier expertise with engagements of similar scope and
complexity.
(12) Extent and quality of the proposed participation and
acceptance by all user groups.
(13) Proven development methodologies and tools.
(14) Innovative use of current technologies and quality results.