California Code of Regulations
Title 15 - Crime Prevention and Corrections
Division 3 - Adult Institutions, Programs and Parole
Chapter 1 - Rules and Regulations of Adult Operations and Programs
Subchapter 5 - Personnel
Article 7 - Selection of Professional Consulting Services
Section 3460 - Negotiation

The director, or designee, shall attempt to negotiate a contract with the best qualified firm. Should the director, or designee, be unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with the firm considered to be the most qualified at fair and reasonable compensation, negotiations with that firm shall be terminated. The director, or designee, shall then undertake negotiations with the second most qualified firm. Failing accord, negotiations shall be terminated. The director shall then undertake negotiations with the third most qualified firm. Failing accord, negotiations shall be terminated. Should the director be unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with any of the selected firms, the director, or designee, may select additional firms in order of their competence and qualifications and continue negotiations in the manner prescribed until an agreement is reached.

1. Amendment of NOTE filed 9-8-97; operative 10-8-97 (Register 97, No. 37).
2. Amendment filed 7-12-2002; operative 8-11-2002 (Register 2002, No. 28).

Note: Authority cited: Section 5058, Penal Code; and Section 4526, Government Code. Reference: Sections 5054 and 7000 et seq., Penal Code; and Sections 4526 and 4527, Government Code.