State Contracting Manual - Volume 1
State agencies can access policies, procedures, and guidelines for non-IT services contracts.
State Contracting Manual (SCM), Volume 1 is provided as a resource to those in California state government who are involved in the state’s contracting process. It provides the policies, procedures and guidelines to promote sound business decisions and practices in securing necessary services for the state.
The April 2026 edition of the SCM, Volume 1 is broken down by chapter below in PDF format:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: The Basic Contracting Process
Chapter 3: Additional Requirements for Specific Types of Contracts
Chapter 4: Standard Contract Format and DGS Contract Approval
Chapter 5: Competitive Bidding Methods
Chapter 6: Contract Award Protests
Chapter 7: Miscellaneous Contracting Issues
Chapter 8: Business Participation Program Requirements
Chapter 9: Contract Management
Chapter 10: Public Works Contracts
Chapter 11: Architectural and Engineering Contracts
SCM Volume 1 Full Version (April 2026 Edition)
SCM Volume 1 Full Version (April 2026 Redline)
Previous Versions
June 2025 Edition and June 2025 Redline
February 2025 Edition and February 2025 Redline
August 2024 Edition and August 2024 Redline