Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 21, § 1315 - Negotiation

The Director shall attempt to negotiate a contract with the best qualified firm. Should the Director be unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the firm considered to be the most qualified at fair and reasonable compensation, negotiations with that firm shall be terminated. The Director shall then undertake negotiations with the second most qualified firm. Failing accord, negotiations shall be terminated. The Director shall then undertake negotiations with the third most qualified firm. Failing accord, negotiations shall be terminated. Should the Director be unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with any of the selected firms, the Director may select additional firms in the manner prescribed and continue the negotiation procedure.

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Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 21, § 1315

1. Amendment filed 7-8-85; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 85, No. 28).

Note: Authority cited: Section 4526, Government Code. Reference: Sections 4526 and 4528, Government Code.

1. Amendment filed 7-8-85; effective upon filing pursuant to Government Code Section 11346.2(d) (Register 85, No. 28).