Contracts and Purchasing Unit (CPU)

The CPU provides technical and analytical support in contracts used by the department including, but not limited to, expert witnesses, outside attorney services, law enforcement training, forensic services, and maintenance or repair of equipment.

Notice of Proposed Rulemaking

The Department of Justice proposes to adopt sections 600, 601, 602, 603, 604, 605, 606, 607, 608, 609, 610, 611, 612, and 613 of Title 11, Division 1, Chapter 6 of the California Code of Regulations concerning the selection process for private architectural and engineering firms.

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Notice Register Publication Date: March 11, 2022

Status of the Proposal

The rulemaking is complete. On July 22, 2022, the Office of Administrative Law approved the regulations and filed them with the Secretary of State. The regulations become effective on October 1, 2022.

Final Rulemaking Documents

OAL Notice of Approval of Regulatory Action.pdf

Final Text of Proposed Regulations.pdf

Final Statement of Reasons.pdf

Updated Informative Digest.pdf