{"code":"PCC","codeName":"Public Contract Code","section":"1603","citation":"Pub. Contract Code, § 1603","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS [1100. - 22355.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/division-2"},{"name":"PART 1. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS [1100. - 9204.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/division-2/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1.6. Electronic Transmissions [1600. - 1607.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/division-2/part-1/chapter-1.6"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2026, Ch. 84, Sec. 25. (SB 172) Effective July 13, 2026.","effective":"2026-07-13","html":"

As used in this chapter:

(a) “Bid” may include, but is not limited to, an offer, quote, or proposal.

(b) “Catalog-based ordering” means the purchase of goods or services from electronic catalogs.

(c) “Digital bid opening” means the process of unsealing and accessing bid information through secure electronic methods at a designated time.

(d) “Electronic procurement platform” means a secure, web-based system to facilitate procurement activities.

(e) “Secure platform” means a system with encryption, role-based access controls, automated audit logs, and data integrity protections.

","text":"As used in this chapter: (a) “Bid” may include, but is not limited to, an offer, quote, or proposal. (b) “Catalog-based ordering” means the purchase of goods or services from electronic catalogs. (c) “Digital bid opening” means the process of unsealing and accessing bid information through secure electronic methods at a designated time. (d) “Electronic procurement platform” means a secure, web-based system to facilitate procurement activities. (e) “Secure platform” means a system with encryption, role-based access controls, automated audit logs, and data integrity protections.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/electronic-transmissions-1603","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}