California Code of Regulations
Title 12 - Military and Veterans Affairs
Division 2 - Department of Veterans Affairs
Chapter 7 - Selection of Professional Service Firms
Section 804 - Selection of Firm
After expiration of the period stated in the publications, the Division shall evaluate statements of qualifications and performance data submitted to the Division. The Division shall conduct discussions with no less than three firms regarding anticipated concepts and the relative utility of alternative methods of approach for furnishing the required service. From the firms with which discussions are held, the Division shall select no less than three, in order of preference, based upon the established criteria, who are deemed to be the most highly qualified to provide the services required. If three qualified firms that could provide the required service cannot be found, a full explanation including names and addresses of firms and individuals requested to submit qualifications must be entered in the Division's files.
1. New section filed 2-26-2009; operative 3-28-2009 (Register 2009, No. 9).
2. Repealer and new section and amendment of NOTE filed 12-2-2015; operative 4-1-2016 (Register 2015, No. 49).
Note: Authority cited: Sections 4525 and 4526, Government Code; and Section 700, Military and Veterans Code. Reference: Sections 4526, 4527 and 4529.12, Government Code; and Article XXII, California Constitution, Sections 1-2.