California · Government Code

GOV §4529.12: All architectural and engineering services shall be procured pursuant to a fair, competitive selection process which prohibits governmental agency employees from participating in the selection process

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Government agencies must procure architectural and engineering services through fair competitive selection, excluding employees with financial conflicts, and must comply with laws on political contributions and conflicts of interest.

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All architectural and engineering services shall be procured pursuant to a fair, competitive selection process which prohibits governmental agency employees from participating in the selection process when they have a financial or business relationship with any private entity seeking the contract, and the procedure shall require compliance with all laws regarding political contributions, conflicts of interest or unlawful activities.

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