California · Public Contract Code - PCC
PCC §10180: On the day named in the public notice, the department shall publicly open the sealed bids and award the contracts to the lowest responsible bidders.
What this law says, in plain English
On the noticed date, the department opens sealed bids publicly and awards contracts to the lowest responsible bidders.
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On the day named in the public notice, the department shall publicly open the sealed bids and award the contracts to the lowest responsible bidders. In the case of bids opened by a district director, pursuant to Section 10141, he shall report the contents thereof to the director. In all other respects, the contracts shall be awarded as are other contracts.
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