Cal. Code Regs. tit. 2 § 1895.13
It shall be the sole responsibility of the local agency to determine whether the requested purchase can be made by the State "upon the same terms, conditions and specifications at a price lower than the local agency can obtain through its normal purchasing procedures" within the limitations of Public Contract Code Section 10324. In order that the local agency may be in a position to make this determination, the State shall furnish the local agency with a complete copy of the Invitation for Bid, showing all terms, conditions and specifications. Upon bid opening, the State shall advise the local agency of the lowest responsible bid price received and shall request direction from the local agency as to whether to purchase. The purchase shall not be completed unless the local agency then promptly replies and so directs, by telegram or otherwise, in writing.
Two complete copies of the Purchase Order shall be sent to the local agency promptly upon issuance by the Office of Procurement, in order that the local agency may be in a position to properly audit and inspect the purchase.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 2, § 1895.13
2. Editorial correction of NOTE filed 10-22-82 (Register 82, No. 43).
3. Amendment filed 3-4-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 10).
4. Editorial correction of NOTE filed 3-8-84 (Register 84, No. 10).
5. Change without regulatory effect filed 4-14-87; operative 5-14-87 (Register 87, No. 16).
6. Editorial correction of Authority and Reference cites (Register 95, No. 6).
Note: Authority cited and Reference: Section 10324, Public Contract Code.
2. Editorial correction of NOTE filed 10-22-82 (Register 82, No . 43).
3. Amendment filed 3-4-83; effective thirtieth day thereafter (Register 83, No. 10).
4. Editorial correction of NOTE filed 3-8-84 (Register 84, No. 10).
5. Change without regulatory effect filed 4-14-87; operative 5-14-87 (Register 87, No. 16).
6. Editorial correction of Authority and Reference cites (Register 95, No. 6).