California · Public Contract Code - PCC

PCC §20921: All contracts for any improvement or unit of work, or for materials or supplies, in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) shall be let to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, except a

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Public contracts exceeding $25,000 for improvements, work, materials, or supplies must be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder, with limited exceptions.

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All contracts for any improvement or unit of work, or for materials or supplies, in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) shall be let to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, except as otherwise provided in this article.

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