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120 days for payment on an agency contract is not that unusual anymore in CA. I do most of my work with local and state agencies (well, I need projects and would not do a state job just now) and waiting 3 months is just normal. And yes, I am hacked off every April, and at every quarter end.

I would love a contract that allows me half up front, half at delivery, and the ability to charge interest. One of the few things the state managed to do is pass laws that exempt governmental agencies from interest, payment schedules etc...