5230.2 ACQUISITION PHASE
(New 06/07)
The Acquisition Phase is when the acquisition is conducted. Acquisitions shall be conducted in a manner that complies with State policies and meets the State's needs. In conducting acquisitions, the State shall follow these requirements:
- Acquisition documents shall clearly set forth the rules and authority governing the acquisition.
- Competitive solicitation documents shall clearly set forth the:
- Business and technical requirements
- Evaluation methodology to be used
- Applicable protest procedures
- Contract award procedures
- If the acquisition is for a personal services contract pursuant to Government Code §19130(a), the acquiring department must notify the State Personnel Board pursuant to Government Code §19131 prior to contract execution.
- Protests shall be handled in a manner consistent with law, regulation and policy. Requirements for protests are in Chapter 6 of SCM Volume 3.
Various chapters of SCM Volume 3 spell out requirements and procedures for specific acquisition approaches and methods.
