Section 12102.1 Of Chapter 3. Acquisition Of Information Technology Goods And Services From California Public Contract Code >> Division 2. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 3.
12102.1
. (a) The Department of Technology shall establish in the
State Administrative Manual all of the following:
(1) Policies governing the acquisition of information technology
projects.
(2) Procedures governing the acquisition of information technology
projects reportable under Chapter 4800 of the State Administrative
Manual and not delegated under subdivision (e) of Section 12102.2.
(3) Policies and procedures governing the acquisition of
telecommunications goods and services, as authorized under Section
12120.
(b) Acquisition of information technology goods and services that
are subject to subdivision (a) shall be conducted through competitive
means, except when the Director of Technology determines that (1)
the goods and services proposed for acquisition are the only goods
and services that can meet the state's need, or (2) the goods and
services are needed for an emergency and immediate acquisition and
are necessary for the protection of the public health, welfare, or
safety. The acquisition mode to be used and the procedure to be
followed shall be approved by the Director of Technology. The
Department of Technology shall establish, in the State Administrative
Manual, appropriate criteria and procedures to ensure compliance
with the intent of this chapter. These criteria and procedures shall
include acquisition and contracting guidelines to be followed by
state agencies with respect to the acquisition of information
technology projects that are reportable under State Administrative
Manual Section 4800 et seq. These guidelines may be in the form of
standard formats or model formats.