The agency or the department may execute, in accordance with Article 4 (commencing with Section 19130) of Chapter 5 of Part 2 of Division 5 of Title 2 of the Government Code, contracts and related instruments in connection with administration of any program specified in Section 53130 for activities which may include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. (a) Preparation of regulations and guidelines necessary to administer the programs.
2. (b) Evaluation, ranking, and award of funds for projects and housing developments.
3. (c) Preparation of contracts and contract administration.
4. (d) Disbursement of funds and accounting of moneys.
5. (e) Loan origination and servicing.
6. (f) Monitoring of projects and housing developments.
7. (g) Issuance or marketing of bonds, including procurement of financial consultants, underwriters, actuaries, bond counsel, and computer and printing services.