California · Public Contract Code - PCC

PCC §10256: Such informal contracts may be awarded only after a proposal form has been prepared, a copy is served upon the contractor whose control has been terminated, and upon his surety, and three days allowed

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Informal contracts require a proposal form, service on the terminated contractor and surety, and a three-day waiting period before award.

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Such informal contracts may be awarded only after a proposal form has been prepared, a copy is served upon the contractor whose control has been terminated, and upon his surety, and three days allowed thereafter so that he may cause others to bid. Any person who is prequalified therefor under Article 4 may bid on informal contracts.

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