Exclusive Sales and Rentals, Inc., v. The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles,
Judge Mary Strobel
Hearing: March 9, 2017

Tentative Decision on Demurrer to Petition: SUSTAINED WITH 10 days LEAVE TO AMEND
BS166079
Tentative Decision on Demurrer
Respondent The Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (“Respondent” or “HACLA”) demurs to the petition of Petitioner Exclusive Sales and Rentals, Inc. (“Petitioner”) on the grounds that Petitioner failed to exhaust administrative remedies.

Judicial Notice

Petitioner’s Exhibits 1 and 2 – Granted. (Evid. Code § 452(b), (c), (h).)

Statement of the Case

The petition alleges the following facts relevant to this demurrer. On or about July 3, 2016, Respondent issued an invitation for bid (“IFB”) for the purchase and delivery of gas ranges. (Pet. ¶ 4, Exh. A.) On or about July 18, 2016, Respondent held a pre-bid conference. Petitioner was the only prospective bidder to attend the conference. (Id. ¶¶ 8-9.)

The IFB was