UNIFORM STANDARDS - 5230

Uniform standards are applicable to acquisitions of IT goods and/or services pursuant to Public Contract Code section 12100 et seq., regardless of dollar amount, type of IT goods/services, and acquisition approach. The following standards shall apply throughout the IT procurement process:

• Acquisitions shall be conducted in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Acquisitions shall be conducted to advance the public policy purpose of the State program that the technology will serve.
• Acquisitions shall be conducted in a professional manner that promotes direct, straightforward, and cooperative communication with the supplier community.
• Contracting opportunities shall be enhanced, whenever possible, for eligible certified small businesses and Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBEs).
• Acquisitions and projects shall comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements.
• New systems should be conceived in terms of a solution.
• Regardless of the acquisition approach, the procurement process shall consist of three stages:
  • Acquisition Planning
  • Acquisition Phase
  • Post-award Activity