Public Contract Code section 1603

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.

Source: Section 1603, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=PCC§ionNum=1603.­ (updated Jul. 13, 2026; accessed Jul. 20, 2026).

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