California Code of Regulations
Title 14 - Natural Resources
Division 2 - Department of Conservation
Chapter 3 - Selection of Professional Service Firms
Section 1695 - Negotiation

Universal Citation: 14 CA Code of Regs 1695
Current through Register 2024 Notice Reg. No. 38, September 20, 2024

The Department shall attempt to negotiate a contract with the most highly qualified firm. When the Department is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with this firm with fair and reasonable compensation provisions, as determined by the procedure set forth in Section 1692 if those procedures were used, negotiations shall be terminated. The Department shall then undertake negotiations with the second most qualified firm on the same basis. Failing accord, negotiations shall be terminated. The Department shall then undertake negotiations with the third most qualified firm on the same basis. Failing accord, negotiations shall be terminated. Should the Department be unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract at fair and reasonable compensation with any of the selected firms, additional firms may be selected in the manner prescribed in this Chapter and the negotiation procedure continued.

Note: Authority cited: Section 4526, Government Code; and Section 606, Public Resources Code. Reference: Sections 4525- 4529.5, Government Code.

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