1. (a) For each competitive procurement, the regional center shall:

   1. (1) Develop and utilize an RFP pursuant to Section 58533;
   2. (2) Develop a bid form with instructions that shall include a requirements that the form be submitted in a sealed envelope, separate from the remainder of the bid;
   3. (3) Establish an RFP evaluation committee which shall be composed of at least five members, the majority of whom shall have experience in evaluating, procuring, or providing transportation service; and

   4. (4) Develop a written protest procedure which allows unsuccessful bidders to protest the notice of intent to award the contract. This procedure shall specify the:

      1. (A) Format and content of the protest;
      2. (B) Grounds for the protest;
      3. (C) Process and time frame for submission and resolution of the protest; and
      4. (D) Process and time frame for awarding the contract once the protest has been resolved, as specified in Section 58534(c).

Note: Authority cited: Sections 4405, 4631, 4648 and 4690.1, Welfare and Institutions Code; and Section 11152, Government Code. Reference: Sections 4631, 4648 and 4690.1, Welfare and Institutions Code.

History

1. New section filed 9-26-91; operative 9-26-91 pursuant to Government Code section 11346.2(d) (Register 92, No. 10).