All State of California agency procurements are governed by California laws and policies and are overseen by the California Department of General Services. The procurements process of the nonprofit organization involved in HIE projects that are funded by the Federal or State funds are governed by their organizational charters and their respective Board of Directors. These various procurement laws, policies and guidelines can be requested from the entity that you choose to explore doing business with. These documents can help educate prospective vendors and ensure that the procurement processes are fair, equitable and of the highest integrity.