The Executive Officer shall attempt to negotiate a contract with the best qualified firm at compensation whichthe Executive Officer determines is fair and reasonable to the State of California. If the Executive Officer is unable to do so, negotiations with that firm shall be terminated. The Executive Officer shall then proceed in the same fashion with the other firms on the list established by the Executive Officer pursuant to section 13877, in order of ranking. If the Executive Officer is unable to negotiate a satisfactory contract with any of the selected firms, the Executive Officer may select additional firms in the manner prescribed above and continue the negotiation process.
Cal. Code Regs. Tit. 14, § 13878
2. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-2-90 order including amendment resubmitted to OAL 11-20-90, approved and filed 12-19-90 (Register 91, No. 10).
Note: Authority cited: Section 31102, Public Resources Code. Section 4526, Government Code. Reference: Sections 4526 and 4528, Government Code.
2. Certificate of Compliance as to 2-2-90 order including amendment resubmitted to OAL 11-20-90, approved and filed 12-19-90 (Register 91, No. 10).