For purposes of implementing this division, the agency and the office may enter into exclusive or nonexclusive contracts, or amend existing contracts, on a bid or negotiated basis. On or before June 30, 2024, contracts entered into or amended pursuant to this section are exempt from Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 14825) of Part 5.5 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, Section 19130 of the Government Code, Part 2 (commencing with Section 10100) of Division 2 of the Public Contract Code, and the State Administrative Manual, and are exempt from the review or approval of any division of the Department of General Services.
Ca. Health and Saf. Code § 1893