California

Public Contract Code - PCC

1,660 sections, each with the official text and a plain-English explanation of what it means for you.

• § 21011 — (a) As soon as in good faith may be done, there shall be filed with the clerk of the board of supervisors a declaration that the work has been completed according to the contract, together with an ite
• § 21012 — Whenever upon the hearing in Section 21011 provided, whether original or continued, the board shall be of the opinion that the work has been completed and done according to the contract, said board sh
• § 21013 — (a) Whenever any court of competent jurisdiction shall determine that any contract purporting to have been made, or any proceedings, steps or actions purporting to have been taken, or any bond or bond
• § 21020 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Orange County Flood Control District, as provided for in Chapter 723 of the Statutes of 1927.
• § 21020.2 — All contracts for any improvement or unit of work, except as provided in this article, estimated to cost in excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000), shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder in t
• § 21020.5 — Any improvement for which bonds are voted under the provisions of the act shall be made in conformity with the report, plans, specifications, and map theretofore adopted, as above specified, unless th
• § 21020.8 — Any work or improvements provided for in the act may be located, constructed, and maintained in, along, or across any public road or highway in the County of Orange, in the manner as to afford securit
• § 21020.9 — The plans and specifications for any work proposed to be done, or improvements to be made, under the act, in any municipality in the district shall first be approved by the legislative body of the mun
• § 21021 — Every contract entered into by the district for construction or improvements shall be subject to the provisions of Chapter 303 of the Statutes of 1919, as amended; and the board of supervisors of the
• § 21022 — The contract shall be entered into by the engineer, and the assessment and warrant, when confirmed, shall be recorded in the office of the engineer.
• § 21023 — The governing body of said district shall have full authority to cause to be inserted in specifications and contracts for any flood control work financed or paid for in whole or in part out of moneys
• § 21024 — Emergency work, found by the board of supervisors to be necessary, may be done by negotiated contract without advertising for bids.
• § 21030 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the American River Flood Control District, as provided for in Chapter 808 of the Statutes of 1927.
• § 21031 — (a) In all work of improvement or repair of any of the works or property of the district and in the furnishing of materials or supplies therefor, when the expenditures required exceed twenty-five thou
• § 21040 — This article shall apply to contracts by the Orange County Water District, as provided for in Chapter 924 of the Statutes of 1933.
• § 21041 — The district shall not be bound by any contract except as hereinafter provided unless the same shall be made in writing approved by resolution of the board of directors and properly executed by its of
• § 21042 — The district may prescribe methods for the construction of works and for the letting of contracts for any of the following purposes: (a) The construction of works, structures, or equipment.
• § 21043 — (a) Contracts may be let or work undertaken without advertising for bids in an emergency.
• § 21044 — Contracts, in writing or otherwise, for the acquisition or disposal of any real property, for the acquisition or leasing of personal property, the purchase of water to replenish the groundwater suppli
• § 21045 — (a) The district shall require a person to whom the district awards a contract as a result of advertising for bids to enter into a bond, with good and sufficient sureties, to be approved by the board,
• § 21050 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by municipal water districts, as provided for in Chapter 78 of the Statutes of 1935.
• § 21051 — All contracts for the construction or extension of any waterworks, water system or water distribution system, or for furnishing labor, materials or supplies therefor as herein provided, shall be let t
• § 21060 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the San Bernardino County Flood Control District, as provided for in Chapter 73 of the Statutes of 1939.
• § 21061 — (a) All contracts for any improvement or unit of work, except as provided in this article, estimated to cost in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), shall be let to the lowest responsible
• § 21070 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Ventura County Watershed Protection District, as provided for in Chapter 44 of the Statutes of the 1944 Fourth Extraordinary Session.
• § 21071 — (a) All contracts for any improvement or unit of work except as provided in this article estimated to cost in excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder in
• § 21072 — (a) Emergency work may be done by negotiated contract without advertising for bids or requiring bonds.
• § 21080 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Humboldt County Flood Control District, as provided for in Chapter 939 of the Statutes of 1945.
• § 21081 — All contracts for any improvement or unit of work, when the cost, according to the estimate of the engineer, will exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000), shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder o
• § 21090 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Riverside County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, as provided for in Chapter 1122 of the Statutes of 1945.
• § 21091 — All contracts for any improvement or unit of work, except as otherwise provided in this act, estimated to cost in excess of fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000) shall be let to the lowest responsible bi
• § 21100 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the San Luis Obispo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, as provided for in Chapter 1294 of the Statutes of 1945.
• § 21101 — All contracts for any improvement or unit of work, when the cost, according to the estimate of the engineer, will exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000), shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder o
• § 21102 — The board shall have full authority to cause to be inserted in specifications and contracts for any flood control or other work financed or paid for in whole or in part out of moneys obtained from the
• § 21110 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Santa Barbara County Water Agency, as provided for in Chapter 1501 of the Statutes of 1945.
• § 21111 — (a) All contracts for the construction of any unit of work, except as provided in this article, estimated to cost in excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) shall be let to the lowest responsible bid
• § 21112 — The provisions of this article shall have no application to a contract entered into with the United States under the authority of Section 6 of Chapter 1501 of the Statutes of 1945, or to a contract au
• § 21120 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Monterey County Water Resources Agency, as provided for in the Monterey County Water Resources Agency Act.
• § 21121 — (a) All contracts for any improvement or unit of work, if the cost according to the estimate of the engineer, exceeds five thousand dollars ($5,000), shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder or b
• § 21130 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Sonoma County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, as provided for in Chapter 994 of the Statutes of 1949.
• § 21131 — (a) All contracts for the construction of any unit of work, except as provided in this article, estimated to cost in excess of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) shall be let to the lowest res
• § 21140 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Mendocino County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, as provided for in Chapter 995 of the Statutes of 1949.
• § 21141 — (a) All contracts for the construction of any unit of work, except as provided in this article, estimated to cost in excess of two thousand dollars ($2,000) shall be let to the lowest responsible bidd
• § 21150 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Alameda County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, as provided for in Chapter 1275 of the Statutes of 1949.
• § 21151 — All contracts for any improvement or unit of work when the cost according to the estimate of the engineer will exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), with or without the furnishing of material
• § 21152 — If any change or addition in the work being performed under a construction contract pursuant to this section is deemed necessary, the board may authorize the contractor to proceed with the change or a
• § 21160 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Santa Clara Valley Water District, as provided for in Chapter 1405 of the Statutes of 1951.
• § 21160.5 — As used in this article: (a) “Board” means the board of directors of the Santa Clara Valley Water District.
• § 21161 — (a) For any improvement or unit of work done by district personnel, the estimated cost of the work shall not exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), except under the following circumstances: (1) The
• § 21162 — Notwithstanding any other law, upon the approval of the board of directors, and without the approval of the board of supervisors, the district may use, for contracts for the construction of a building
• § 21163 — (a) As used in this section: (1) (A) “Anderson Dam project” or “project” means any activity or work of construction to retrofit, repair, replace, or improve the safety of the Leroy Anderson Dam and Re
• § 21170 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, as provided for in Chapter 1449 of the Statutes of 1951.
• § 21171 — (a) All contracts for any improvement or unit of work when the cost, according to the estimate of the engineer, will exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000), shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder
• § 21180 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Lake County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, as provided for in Chapter 1544 of the Statutes of 1951.
• § 21181 — (a) All contracts for any improvement or unit of work when the cost according to the estimate of the engineer, will exceed four thousand dollars ($4,000), shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder
• § 21182 — In case of an emergency, the board of supervisors shall respond to the emergency pursuant to Chapter 2.
• § 21190 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Contra Costa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, as provided for in Chapter 1617 of the Statutes of 1951.
• § 21191 — (a) All contracts for any improvement or unit of work when the cost, according to the estimate of the engineer, will exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000), shall be let to the lowest responsible bidde
• § 21195 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Solano County Water Agency, as provided for in Chapter 573 of the Statutes of 1989.
• § 21196 — (a) All contracts for the construction of any unit of work, except as provided in this article, estimated to cost in excess of two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500) shall be let to the lowest res
• § 21200 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Yolo County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, as provided for in Chapter 1657 of the Statutes of 1951.
• § 21201 — All contracts for the construction of any unit of work, except as provided, estimated to cost in excess of ten thousand dollars ($10,000) shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder in the manner as
• § 21202 — The board shall advertise by three insertions in a daily newspaper of general circulation or two insertions in a weekly newspaper of general circulation published in the district inviting sealed propo
• § 21203 — If all proposals are rejected or no proposals are received pursuant to advertisement, or where the estimated cost of the work does not exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000), or where the work consists
• § 21204 — The provisions of this section have no application to a contract entered into with the United States under the authority of Section 3 of this act, or to a contract authorized by a vote of the electora
• § 21210 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Sacramento County Water Agency, as provided for in Chapter 10 of the Statutes of the 1952 First Extraordinary Session.
• § 21211 — The agency shall have the power to make contracts, employ labor and to do all acts necessary for the full exercise of its purposes and powers.
• § 21212 — (a) All contracts for the construction of any unit of work, except as provided in this article, estimated to cost in excess of three thousand dollars ($3,000), shall be let to the lowest responsible b
• § 21220 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Vallejo Flood and Wastewater District, as provided for in Chapter 17 of the Statutes of the 1952 First Extraordinary Session.
• § 21221 — In all work of improvement or repair of any of the works or property of the district and in the furnishing of materials or supplies therefor, when the expenditures exceed four thousand dollars ($4,000
• § 21230 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, as provided for in Chapter 666 of the Statutes of 1953.
• § 21231 — Any improvement or unit of work when the cost, according to the estimate of the engineer, will exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000), shall be done by contract let to the lowest responsible bidder or
• § 21240 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Contra Costa County Storm Drainage District, as provided for in Chapter 1532 of the Statutes of 1953.
• § 21241 — All contracts for any improvement or unit of work when the cost, according to the estimate of the engineer, will exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000), shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder or
• § 21250 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the San Benito County Water Conservation and Flood Control District, as provided for in Chapter 1598 of the Statutes of 1953.
• § 21251 — (a) (1) All contracts for any improvement or unit of work, if the cost according to the estimate of the engineer will exceed thirty thousand dollars ($30,000), shall be let to the lowest responsible b
• § 21260 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Del Norte County Flood Control District, as provided for in Chapter 166 of the Statutes of 1955.
• § 21261 — All contracts for any improvement or unit of work when the cost, according to the estimate of the engineer, will exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000), shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder or
• § 21270 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Santa Barbara County Flood Control and Water Conservation Districts, as provided for in Chapter 1057 of the Statutes of 1955.
• § 21271 — All improvement and units of work to be performed by or for the district shall be performed in accordance with the following procedures and requirements: (a) If the work consists of the protection or
• § 21280 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Santa Cruz County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, as provided for in Chapter 1489 of the Statutes of 1955.
• § 21281 — All contracts for the construction of any unit of work, except as provided in Sections 21292 and 21298, estimated to cost in excess of five thousand dollars ($5,000) shall be let to the lowest respons
• § 21282 — Materials and supplies for use in any new construction work or improvement, may not be purchased if the cost thereof exceeds five thousand dollars ($5,000), without advertising for bids and awarding t
• § 21283 — The board shall adopt plans, specifications, strain sheets, and working details for the work.
• § 21284 — The board shall cause an advertisement for bids for the performance of the work on the purchase of materials to be published in the county pursuant to Section 6061 of the Government Code, at least 10
• § 21285 — All bidders shall be afforded opportunity to examine the plans, specifications, strain sheets and working details.
• § 21286 — All proposals or bids offered shall be accompanied by a cashier’s or certified check payable to the district, for an amount which shall not be less than 10 percent of the aggregate of the proposal, or
• § 21287 — The board shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder, and the person to whom the contract is awarded shall perform the work in accordance with the plans, specifications, strain sheets,
• § 21288 — The person to whom the contract is awarded shall execute a bond to be approved by the board for the faithful performance of the contract.
• § 21289 — If the board is advised by its engineer, or by the county surveyor or engineer, that any facility can be constructed or repaired for a sum less than the lowest responsible bid, it may reject all bids
• § 21290 — (a) By the unanimous consent of the whole board in cases of emergency, except for compliance with subdivision (b), the board may proceed at once to replace or repair any and all structures without ado
• § 21291 — The plans and specifications adopted by the board for the erection, alteration, construction, or repair of any public building or other public structure shall not be altered or changed in any manner w
• § 21292 — Whenever the board enters into a contract for the erection, construction, alteration, or repair of any public building or other structure, the contract shall not be altered or changed in any manner, e
• § 21293 — If any change or alteration of the contract is ordered, it shall be specified in writing and the cost agreed upon between the board and the contractor.
• § 21294 — If the cost of the works is reduced by reason of any modification of the contract an adjustment shall be made with the district therefor.
• § 21295 — Personal property may be purchased in the manner provided therefor for the county.
• § 21296 — The provisions of this article do not apply to work to be performed by others pursuant to Section 21297.
• § 21297 — (a) It may make and enter into contracts with the United States, the State of California, any political subdivision, county, municipality, district, agency, or mandatory of the State of California or
• § 21310 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the San Joaquin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, as provided for in Chapter 46 of the Statutes of 1956.
• § 21311 — (a) All contracts for any improvement or unit of work when the cost, according to the estimate of the engineer, will exceed two thousand dollars ($2,000), shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder
• § 21320 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Placer County Water Agency, as provided for in Chapter 1234 of the Statutes of 1957.
• § 21321 — (a) All contracts for any improvement or unit of work, when the cost according to the estimate of the engineer will exceed thirty thousand dollars ($30,000), shall be let to the lowest responsible bid
• § 21322 — Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 21321, contracts may be let for work without advertising in cases of significant emergency as determined by the board.
• § 21330 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Tehama County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, as provided for in Chapter 1280 of the Statutes of 1957.
• § 21331 — (a) All contracts for the construction of any unit of work, except as provided in this article, estimated to cost in excess of three thousand five hundred dollars ($3,500) shall be let to the lowest r
• § 21340 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Shasta County Water Agency, as provided for in Chapter 1512 of the Statutes of 1957.
• § 21341 — (a) All contracts for the construction of any unit of work, except as provided in this article, estimated to cost in excess of five thousand dollars ($5,000) shall be let to the lowest responsible bid
• § 21350 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Yuba County Water Agency, as provided for in Chapter 788 of the Statutes of 1959.
• § 21351 — All contracts for any improvement or unit of work, when the cost according to the estimate of the engineer will exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000), shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder or
• § 21360 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Mariposa County Water Agency, as provided for in Chapter 2036 of the Statutes of 1959.
• § 21361 — All contracts for any improvement or unit of work, when the cost according to the estimate of the engineer will exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000), shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder or
• § 21370 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Sutter County Water Agency, as provided for in Chapter 2088 of the Statutes of 1959.
• § 21371 — All contracts for any improvement or unit of work, when the cost according to the estimate of the engineer will exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000), shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder or
• § 21380 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the San Mateo County Flood Control District, as provided for in Chapter 2108 of the Statutes of 1959.
• § 21381 — All contracts for any improvement or unit of work, except as provided in this article, estimated to cost in excess of five thousand dollars ($5,000) shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder in th
• § 21390 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Plumas County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, as provided for in Chapter 2114 of the Statutes of 1959.
• § 21391 — (a) All contracts for the construction of any unit of work, except as provided in this article, estimated to cost in excess of two thousand dollars ($2,000) shall be let to the lowest responsible bidd
• § 21400 — The provisons of this article shall apply to contracts by the Siskiyou County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, as provided for in Chapter 2121 of the Statutes of 1959.
• § 21401 — (a) All contracts for the construction of any unit of work, except as provided in this article, estimated to cost in excess of two thousand dollars ($2,000) shall be let to the lowest responsible bidd
• § 21410 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Nevada County Water Agency, as provided for in Chapter 2122 of the Statutes of 1959.
• § 21411 — All contracts for any improvement or unit of work, when the cost according to the estimate of the engineer will exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder or b
• § 21420 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Sierra County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, as provided for in Chapter 2123 of the Statutes of 1959.
• § 21421 — (a) All contracts for the construction of any unit of work, except as provided in this article, estimated to cost in excess of two thousand dollars ($2,000), shall be let to the lowest responsible bid
• § 21430 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Lassen-Modoc County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, as provided for in Chapter 2127 of the Statutes of 1959.
• § 21431 — (a) All contracts for the construction of any unit of work, except as provided in this article, estimated to cost in excess of two thousand dollars ($2,000), shall be let to the lowest responsible bid
• § 21440 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Yuba-Bear River Basin Authority, as provided for in Chapter 2131 of the Statutes of 1959.
• § 21441 — (a) All contracts for any improvement or unit of work, when the cost according to the estimate of the engineer will exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder
• § 21450 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Amador County Water Agency, as provided for in Chapter 2137 of the Statutes of 1959.
• § 21451 — All contracts for any improvement or unit of work, when the cost according to the estimate of the engineer will exceed twelve thousand five hundred dollars ($12,500), shall be let to the lowest respon
• § 21460 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the El Dorado County Water Agency, as provided for in Chapter 2139 of the Statutes of 1959.
• § 21461 — All contracts for any improvement or unit of work, when the cost according to the estimate of the engineer will exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000), shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder or
• § 21470 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Mojave Water Agency, as provided for in Chapter 2146 of the Statutes of 1959.
• § 21471 — Subject to the limitations in Section 14 of Chapter 166 of the Statutes of 1967, the agency may join with one or more public agencies, private corporations, or other persons for the purpose of carryin
• § 21472 — In case of an emergency, if notice for bids to let contracts will not be given, the agency shall respond to the emergency pursuant to Chapter 2.
• § 21480 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency, as provided for in Chapter 2146 of the Statutes of 1959.
• § 21481 — The Antelope Valley-East Kern Water Agency shall have the power to join with one or more public agencies, private corporations, or other persons for the purpose of carrying out any of the powers of th
• § 21482 — In case of an emergency, if notice for bids to let contracts will not be given, the agency shall comply with Chapter 2.
• § 21490 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Kern County Water Agency, as provided for in Chapter 1003 of the Statutes of 1961.
• § 21491 — (a) All contracts for any improvement or unit of work, when the cost according to the estimate of the engineer will exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000), shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder
• § 21492 — In case of an emergency, if notice for bids to let contracts will not be given, the board shall comply with Chapter 2.
• § 21500 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Desert Water Agency, as provided for in Chapter 1069 of the Statutes of 1961.
• § 21501 — (a) All contracts for any improvement or unit of work, when the cost according to the estimate of the engineer will exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000), shall be let to the lowest responsible bi
• § 21510 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the San Gorgonio Pass Water Agency, as provided for in Chapter 1435 of the Statutes of 1961.
• § 21511 — (a) All contracts for any improvement or unit of work, when the cost according to the estimate of the engineer will exceed fifty thousand dollars ($50,000), shall be let to the lowest responsible bidd
• § 21520 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Alpine County Water Agency, as provided for in Chapter 1896 of the Statutes of 1961.
• § 21521 — All contracts for any improvement or unit of work, when the cost according to the estimate of the engineer will exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder or b
• § 21530 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency.
• § 21531 — (a) The Santa Clarita Valley Water Agency shall have power to prescribe methods for the construction of works and for the letting of contracts for the construction of works, structures, or equipment,
• § 21540 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Crestline-Lake Arrowhead Water Agency, as provided for in Chapter 40 of the Statutes of the 1962 First Extraordinary Session.
• § 21541 — (a) The Crestline-Lake Arrowhead Water Agency shall have power to prescribe methods for the construction of works and for the letting of contracts for the construction of works, structures, or equipme
• § 21550 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the San Diego County Flood Control District, as provided for in Chapter 55 of the Statutes of the 1966 First Extraordinary Session.
• § 21551 — (a) All contracts for the construction of any unit of work estimated to cost over ten thousand dollars ($10,000) shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder in accordance with Article 3.
• § 21552 — In case of an emergency, if notice for bids to let contracts will not be given, the district shall comply with Chapter 2.
• § 21560 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by a Metropolitan Water District, as provided for in Chapter 209 of the Statutes of 1969.
• § 21561 — As used in this article, “public corporation” means and includes the United States or any other public agency thereof or this or any other state or any political district or subdivision thereof.
• § 21562 — A district may join with one or more other public or private corporations (within or without this state) for the purpose of carrying out any of its powers, and for that purpose may contract with any s
• § 21563 — Any contract with any other public or private corporation pursuant to Section 21562 may provide for contributions to be made by each party and for the division and apportionment of the expenses of suc
• § 21564 — The board may prescribe methods for the construction of works and for the letting of contracts for the construction of works, structures, or equipment, or for the performance or furnishing of labor, m
• § 21565 — Except as otherwise provided in Article 121.
• § 21566 — The board, in advertising for bids and in letting contracts as provided in Section 21565, may require that all articles furnished to the district pursuant to such contracts be manufactured, produced,
• § 21567 — (a) Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 21566, contracts, in writing or otherwise, may be let without advertising for, or inviting bids, when any repairs, alterations, or other work, or the pu
• § 21568 — (a) The Legislature finds and declares that severe drought conditions and climate change have negatively impacted the imported water supplies of the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California,
• § 21568.1 — (a) Upon approval by its governing body, the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California may use, in addition to other methods of project delivery otherwise allowable by law, the following meth
• § 21568.10 — Nothing in this article affects, expands, alters, or limits any rights or remedies otherwise available at law.
• § 21568.11 — (a) The provisions of this article pertaining to the progressive design-build and Construction Manager/General Contractor delivery methods shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2028, and as of
• § 21568.2 — As used in this article: (a) “Best value” means a value determined by evaluation of objective criteria that relate to price, features, functions, life-cycle costs, experience, and past performance.
• § 21568.3 — (a) The district shall follow the design-build procedure described in Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 22160) to award a design-build contract pursuant to this article.
• § 21568.4 — The procurement process for progressive design-build projects shall proceed as follows: (a) The district shall prepare and issue a request for qualifications in order to select a design-build entity t
• § 21568.5 — The procurement process for Construction Manager/General Contractor method projects shall proceed as follows: (a) (1) The district shall establish a procedure for the evaluation and selection of a con
• § 21568.6 — (a) A design-build entity, construction manager, or construction contractor shall not be awarded a construction contract unless it provides an enforceable commitment to the district that the design-bu
• § 21568.7 — (a) The district may not award a design-build-operate contract for any project pursuant to this article.
• § 21568.8 — Any design-build entity or Construction Manager/General Contractor that is selected to construct a project pursuant to this article shall possess or obtain sufficient bonding to cover the contract amo
• § 21568.9 — If the district elects to award a project pursuant to this article, retention proceeds withheld by the district from the design-build entity or Construction Manager/General Contractor shall not exceed
• § 21570 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Madera County Flood Control and Water Conservation Agency, as provided for in Chapter 916 of the Statutes of 1969.
• § 21571 — The agency shall have the power to make contracts, employ labor, and do all acts necessary for the full exercise of its purpose and powers.
• § 21572 — Any improvement or unit of work, except as provided in this article, estimated to cost in excess of five thousand dollars ($5,000), shall be done by contract and let to the lowest responsible bidder i
• § 21580 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Tulare County Flood Control District, as provided for in Chapter 1149 of the Statutes of 1969.
• § 21581 — (a) Any improvement or unit of work when the cost according to the estimate of the engineer will exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000), shall be done by contract and shall be let to the lowest respons
• § 21590 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Bighorn Mountains Water Agency, as provided for in Chapter 1175 of the Statutes of 1969.
• § 21591 — (a) Any improvement or unit of work, when the cost, according to the estimate of the engineer, will exceed twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000), shall be done by contract and shall be let to the low
• § 21600 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Tuolumne County Water Agency, as provided for in Chapter 1236 of the Statutes of 1969.
• § 21601 — Any improvement or unit of work, when the cost, according to the estimate of the engineer, will exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000), shall be done by contract and let to the lowest responsible bidde
• § 21610 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Tahoe-Truckee Sanitation Agency, as provided for in Chapter 1560 of the Statutes of 1971.
• § 21611 — As used in this article: (a) “Public entity” means and includes the United States, the state and any county, city, public corporation, or public district of the state, and any department, entity, agen
• § 21612 — The agency may join with one or more public entities, private corporations, or other persons for the purpose of carrying out any of the powers of the agency, and for that purpose may contract with any
• § 21613 — Any contract with any other public entity, private corporation, or person may provide for contributions to be made by each party thereto, for the division and apportionment of the benefits, services,
• § 21614 — The agency may prescribe methods for construction of works and for the letting of contracts for any of the following purposes: (a) The construction of works, structures, or equipment; (b) The performa
• § 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.
• § 21616 — The board may establish the manner of calling for bids and letting contracts, and all contracts shall be entered into upon such terms and in such manner as the board may authorize.
• § 21617 — If no bids are received upon any call for bids, the board may let the contract without further complying with Section 159 of Chapter 1560 of the Statutes of 1971.
• § 21618 — In case of an emergency, if notice for bids to let contracts will not be given, the board shall comply with Chapter 2.
• § 21620 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Monterey Peninsula Water Management District, as provided for in Chapter 527 of the Statutes of 1977.
• § 21621 — Any improvement or unit of work, when the cost, according to the estimate of the engineer, will exceed ten thousand dollars ($10,000), shall be done by contract and shall be let to the lowest responsi
• § 21622 — The board shall require the successful bidder or bidders to file with the board, good and sufficient bonds, to be approved by the board conditioned upon the faithful performance of the contract and up
• § 21623 — The board shall also have the right to reject any and all bids and readvertise for new bids, or by a two-thirds vote may elect to undertake such work by force account.
• § 21624 — In case of an emergency, if notice for bids to let contracts will not be given, the board shall comply with Chapter 2.
• § 21630 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Merced County Flood Control District, as provided for in Chapter 1311 of the Statutes of 1982.
• § 21631 — (a) Any improvement or unit of work when the cost, according to the estimate of the engineer, will exceed six thousand five hundred dollars ($6,500), shall be done by contract and shall be let to the
• § 21640 — The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts by the Colusa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District, as provided for in Chapter 926 of the Statutes of 1983.
• § 21641 — (a) All contracts for the construction of any unit of work, except as provided, estimated to cost in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder in t