California · Public Contract Code - PCC
PCC §21615: When any agency expenditure exceeds five thousand dollars ($5,000), it shall be contracted for and let to the lowest responsible bidder after notice.
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Government agencies must publicly bid out contracts when spending exceeds $5,000 and award them to the lowest qualified bidder.
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