Question and Answer Process for Bidders - 908

DGS or CDT, as applicable, may terminate negotiations and/or the solicitation at any time.  Public Contract Code, Section 6611(d) states that “...an unsuccessful bidder shall have no right to protest the results of the negotiating process.”  However, during the negotiation process, any bidder may raise questions regarding the procurement process prior to the conclusion of negotiations.

The requester should provide as much information as possible so that DGS can evaluate their issues. 

Questions must be mailed or delivered to:

Deputy Director, Procurement Division

707 Third Street, West Sacramento, CA 95605

Facsimile No.: (916) 375-4611

DGS shall acknowledge the receipt of questions and shall provide a written response or explanation.  DGS shall inform all bidders of any actions that are taken in response to such objections or questions.  At the Deputy Director’s discretion, the issue may be provided to a designated procurement official for resolution or an ombudsman may be selected to work with the parties to address the issue.  This Q & A is not a right to protest and the submission of questions does not automatically trigger a delay in the award of a contract.  The disposition of the issues and response to the issues raised during this Q&A process is solely at the discretion of DGS.