Chapter 4 – Information Technology

49260.1 Introduction and Overview

• The California State Administrative Manual (SAMState Administrative Manual), Section 5200 governs the acquisitions of Information Technology (ITInformation Technology) goods or services regardless of dollar amount, or the type of ITInformation Technology goods or services procured. The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCRCalifornia Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation), California Correctional Healthcare Services (CCHCS), and California Prison Industry Authority (CALPIACalifornia Prison Industry Authority (formerly PIA)), hereinafter referred to as department, procurement processes are governed by the SAMState Administrative Manual, Section 5200, and consist of three phases: Acquisition Planning, Acquisition, and Post-award Activity.

• Department acquisition processes and procedures shall comply with purchasing authority requirements, including laws, regulations, policies, and statutes applicable to the acquisition of ITInformation Technology goods and services.