In order to ensure transparency and the prudent expenditure of public funds, the Governing Board shall award contracts in an objective manner and in accordance with law. District equipment, supplies, and services shall be purchased using competitive bidding when required by law or if the Board determines that it is in the best interest of the district to do so.
(cf. 0410 - Nondiscrimination in District Programs and Activities)
(cf. 3000 - Concepts and Roles)
(cf. 3300 - Expenditures and Purchases)
When the Board has determined that it is in the best interest of the district, the district may piggyback onto the contract of another public agency or corporation to lease or purchase equipment or supplies to the extent authorized by law. (Public Contract Code 20118)
Bid specifications shall be carefully designed and shall describe in detail the quality, delivery, and service required.
To assist the district in determining whether bidders are responsible, the Board may require prequalification procedures as allowed by law and specified in administrative regulation.
(cf. 9270 - Conflict of Interest)
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
17595 Purchases through Department of General Services
38083 Purchase of perishable foodstuffs and seasonable commodities
38110-38120 Apparatus and supplies
39802 Transportation services
GOVERNMENT CODE
4330-4334 Preference for California-made materials
6252 Definition of public record
53060 Special services and advice
54201-54205 Purchase of supplies and equipment by local agencies
PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE
1102 Emergencies
3002 Roofing projects
3400 Bids, specifications by brand or trade name not permitted
3410 United States produce and processed foods
6610 Bid visits
12200 Definitions, recycled goods, materials and supplies
20103.8 Award of contracts
20107 Bidder's security
20111-20118.4 Contracting by school districts
20189 Bidder's security, earthquake relief
22002 Definition of public project
22030-22045 Alternative procedures for public projects (UPCCAA)
22050 Alternative emergency procedures
22152 Recycled product procurement
COURT DECISIONS
Marshall v. Pasadena USD, (2004) 119 Cal.App.4th 1241
Konica Business Machines v. Regents of the University of California, (1988) 206
Cal.App.3d 449
City of Inglewood-Los Angeles County Civic Center Authority v. Superior Court,
(1972) 7 Cal.3d 861
ATTORNEY GENERAL OPINIONS
89 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 1 (2006)
Management Resources:
WEB SITES
CSBA: http:// www.csba.org
California Association of School Business Officials: http://www.casbo.org
Policy CENTINELA VALLEY UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: December 14, 2010 Lawndale, California