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The Procurement Division utilizes various acquisition tools to obtain the best possible outcome for procurements including:
Alternative Protest Process (APP) (PCC 12125-12130):
The Alternative Protest Process allows for an alternative protest process to the traditional protest process. It allows the bidding community a method to protest procurements, expeditiously resolve the protests within 45 days after protest is filed, and allows the State to deem protests frivolous.
For more information: http://www.oah.dgs.ca.gov/Laws/default.htm
Negotiations (PCC 6611):
The Negotiations allows the State, if conditions exist, to enter into negotiations with respective bidder(s) to obtain a better solution, pricing, and terms and conditions during the procurement process. If necessary, negotiations may take place after issuance of contract.
For more information: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov
Reverse Auctions (PCC 10290.3 and 12101.7):
A Reverse Auction (RA) allows all pre-qualified suppliers to compete in a real-time online auction to obtain the best price(s) for goods and services procured through the State. The DGS, Procurement Division, Intake and Analysis Unit (IAU) has the sole responsibility for running the State's RA.
For more information: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov
http://documents.dgs.ca.gov/pd/poliproce/ReverseAuctionTC121407.doc
Value Effective Acquisitions (PCC 121007(g) & 12101):
The Value Effective Acquisitions allow the State to conduct acquisitions that take into consideration, in addition to cost, other important aspects of the bid evaluation process (i.e., warranties, past performance, etc.).
For more information: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov |
