1. (a) When an awarding department issues a contract, it shall include a provision, where the contractor agrees that the awarding department shall have:

   1. (1) The right to review, obtain, and copy all records pertaining to the performance of the contract;
   2. (2) Any relevant information requested; and
   3. (3) Access to its premises, upon reasonable notice, during normal business hours for the purpose of interviewing employees and inspecting and copying such books, records, accounts, and other material that may be relevant to a matter under investigation.
2. (b) For completed contracts with DVBE subcontractor commitments, the contractor shall provide proof of payment for the work performed by the DVBE subcontractor upon request from the awarding department.
3. (c) Contractor further agrees to maintain such records for a period of six years after final payment under the contract.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 14600, 14615 and 14839, Government Code; and Sections 10115.3(b) and 10295, Public Contract Code. Reference: Section 8546.7, Government Code; Sections 999.5(d) and 999.55, Military and Veterans Code; Section 10115.3(a), Public Contract Code; and State Contracting Manual, Volume One.

History

1. New section filed 2-14-2013; operative 4-1-2013 (Register 2013, No. 7). For prior history, see Register 94, No. 4.

2. Amendment of Note filed 11-29-2018; operative 1-1-2019 (Register 2018, No. 48).

3. Amendment of subsection (a)(1), new subsection (b), subsection relettering and amendment of Note filed 6-29-2023; operative 6-29-2023 pursuant to Government Code section 11343.4(b)(3) (Register 2023, No. 26).