(a)
The authority may hire an independent staff of its own or contract with any department or agency of the United States or with any public agency to implement this division.(b)
The authority may contract with private entities in conformance with applicable procurement procedures for the procurement of engineering, project management, and contract management services.
Source:
Section 180106, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PUC§ionNum=180106..