The Director shall encourage small business firms to become certified through the State Department of General Services and to subscribe to the California State Contracts Register for advertisement notifications. The Director shall provide to all small business firms who have indicated an interest in receiving such, a copy of each Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for projects for which the Director concludes that small business firms could be especially qualified. Small businesses that wish to receive these notifications shall subscribe to the Department's mailing list on the Department's website at https://deltaconservancy.ca.gov/. A failure of the Director to send a copy of an RFQ to any firm shall not operate to invalidate any contract.

Note: Authority cited: Section 32336, Public Resources Code; and Section 4526, Government Code. Reference: Section 32344, Public Resources Code; and Section 4526, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 7-10-2025; operative 7-10-2025 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2025, No. 28).