CA Pub Cont Code Section 10381

(a)

The department shall ensure that all state agencies are kept fully informed of the department’s plans and procedures for implementing the provisions of this article. The department shall make information available on implementation procedures to all interested parties.

(b)

The department shall ensure that every consultant services contract contains standard language that fully informs the contractor of his or her duties, obligations, and rights under this article, and any additional contractor rights and obligations which the department determines should be included.

(c)

Each consulting services contract shall have a provision for settlement of contract disputes.