If the Department determines that the services are technical in nature and involve little professional judgment and that requiring bids would be in the public interest, a contract may be awarded on the basis of competitive bids and not the procedures of this Article.

Note: Authority cited: Section 4526, Government Code. Reference: Section 4529, Government Code.

History

1. New section filed 5-3-2004; operative 5-3-2004 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4 (Register 2004, No. 19).