The Facilities Manual contains University of California policies, procedures, and guidelines for its facilities. The manual is based on Regents' policy, federal and state laws, regulations, case law, and results of UC's dispute resolution. Areas covered include operations and administration, planning, design, construction contracting, and facilities management. View recent changes (pdf).
Volume 5: Bidding & Construction Administration: Introduction and Summary
Chapter 1: Methods of Contractor Selection
Chapter 2: Bidding Documents
Chapter 3: Preparing to Solicit Bids
Chapter 4: Determining Bidder Responsibility
Chapter 5: Soliciting Bids
Chapter 6: Receiving and Opening Bids
Chapter 7: Reviewing and Evaluating Bids
Chapter 8: Executing and Awarding the Contract
Chapter 9: Bid Protests
Chapter 10: Contractor Substitution During the Bidding Period
Chapter 11: Contract Administration
Chapter 12: Field Administration
Chapter 13: Contract Modifications
Chapter 14: Project Monitoring
Chapter 15: Contractor Payments
Chapter 16: Claims Resolution
Chapter 17: Beneficial Occupancy and Substantial Completion
Chapter 18: Contract Closeout
Chapter 19: Project Closeout
Chapter 20: Project Quality Management Program
