Chapter 1

Question 1

Role of DGS/OLS

Answer 1

-Approving contracts after execution

-Designating OLS attorney to agencies for review and approval of non-IT services contracts

-Overseeing State contracting practices

-Improving state contracting system

-Training personnel in contract requirements

Question 2

STD 4

Answer 2

Consultant Evaluation

Question 3

Required Language

Answer 3

Establishing an obligation or duty to comply with the particular provision

Question 3

Discretionary Language

Answer 3

Ambiguous or permissive in nature.

Question 4

STD 16

Answer 4

Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) Contract Reporting Form

Question 5

STD 17A

Answer 5

Non-discrimination Certificate

Question 6

STD 18

Answer 6

Non-discrimination Certificate (construction)

Question 7

STD 19

Answer 7

Non Compliance Certification

Question 8

STD 21

Answer 8

Drug Free Certification

Question 9

RESD Form 23

Answer 9

Request for Project Undertaking (construction)

Question 10

STD 204

Answer 10

Payee Data Record

Question 11

STD 213

Answer 11

Standard Agreement (First page for State contracts and Interagency Agreements under standardized contract process)

Question 12

STD 213A

Answer 12

Standard Agreement Amendment (First page for amendment to contract agreement under standardized contract process)

Question 13

STD 215

Answer 13

Agreement Summary

Question 14

STD 807

Answer 14

Payment Bond (construction) PCC §§ 7103 and 10221

Question 15

STD 810

Answer 15

Contract Report (Small Business Participation)

Question 16

STD 811

Answer 16

Small Business Preference Request (construction)

Question 17

STD 815

Answer 17

Contracts Register Advertising Form

Question 18

STD 821

Answer 18

Request for Advertising Exemption

Question 19

STD 830

Answer 19

Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) Request Form

Question 20

STD 830

Answer 20

Target Area Contract Preference Act (TACPA) Request Form

Question 21

OTHER (form)

Answer 21

Non-Competitively Bid (NCB) Contract Justification Form

Question 22

Circumvention of Responsibilities Prohibited

Answer 22

Statutes, regulations, and policies governing the contracting process are designed to protect the State’s interests. (PCC § 100.) It is not appropriate to seek artificial exceptions to contracting requirements that undermine the integrity of the competitive bidding process.