Section 20119 Of Article 3.3. Los Angeles Unified School District — Best Value Procurement From California Public Contract Code >> Division 2. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 3.3.

. (a) It is the intent of the Legislature to enable school districts to use cost-effective options for building and modernizing school facilities. The Legislature has recognized the merits of the best value procurement method process in the past by authorizing its use for projects undertaken by the University of California.
  (b) The Legislature also finds and declares that school districts using the best value procurement method require a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of each participant in the best value process. As reflected in the University of California report to the Legislature, the benefits of a best value procurement method include a reduction in contract delays, change orders, and claims producing a savings in both contract costs and administration.
  (c) It is the intent of the Legislature to provide an optional, alternative procedure for bidding and building school construction projects.