California · Public Contract Code - PCC
PCC §20166: In its discretion, the legislative body may reject any bids presented and readvertise.
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A legislative body has the discretion to reject all bids received and reopen the bidding process.
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In its discretion, the legislative body may reject any bids presented and readvertise. If two or more bids are the same and the lowest, the legislative body may accept the one it chooses. If no bids are received, the legislative body may have the project done without further complying with this chapter.
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