{"code":"WIC","codeName":"Welfare and Institutions Code","section":"5960.25","citation":"Welf. & Inst. Code, § 5960.25","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 5. COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES [5000. - 5987.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-5"},{"name":"PART 7. Behavioral Health Services and Supports [5960. - 5967.01.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-5/part-7"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Behavioral health continuum infrastructure program [5960. - 5960.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/division-5/part-7/chapter-1"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 143, Sec. 355.   (AB 133)   Effective July 27, 2021.   Repealed as of January 1, 2027, pursuant to Section 5960.45.","effective":"2021-07-27","html":"<p>For purposes of implementing this chapter, the department may enter into exclusive or nonexclusive contracts, or amend existing contracts, on a bid or negotiated basis. Contracts entered into or amended pursuant to this section shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Section <a href=\"/gov/19130\">19130</a> of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/wic/10100\">10100</a>) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services.</p>","text":"For purposes of implementing this chapter, the department may enter into exclusive or nonexclusive contracts, or amend existing contracts, on a bid or negotiated basis. Contracts entered into or amended pursuant to this section shall be exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Section 19130 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, and the State Administrative Manual, and shall be exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/welfare-and-institutions-code/behavioral-health-continuum-infrastructure-program-5960-25","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}