California · Public Contract Code - PCC
PCC §20922: It is unlawful to split or separate into smaller work orders or projects for the purpose of evading the provisions of this article requiring work to be done by contract after competitive bidding.
Civil
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It is unlawful to artificially divide work orders or projects to avoid competitive bidding requirements for contract work.
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It is unlawful to split or separate into smaller work orders or projects for the purpose of evading the provisions of this article requiring work to be done by contract after competitive bidding.
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