Non-Discrimination (Non-IT Goods) - 603

Any employer who wishes to contract with the state for non-IT goods is subject to the provisions of Government Code, Section 12990 relating to discrimination in employment. Contractors that do not meet the provisions are not eligible to contract with the state for non-IT goods. Ineligible contractors can be found in the California Regulatory Notice Register.

 EXCEPTION

The requirements of Government Code, Section 12990 do not apply to a credit card purchase of goods of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) or less. The total amount of exemption authorized herein shall not exceed seven thousand five hundred dollars ($7,500) per year for each company from which a state agency is purchasing goods by credit card. It shall be the responsibility of each state agency to monitor the use of this exemption and adhere to these restrictions on these purchases.