Public Contract Code section 20162

When the expenditure required for a public project exceeds five thousand dollars ($5,000), it shall be contracted for and let to the lowest responsible bidder after notice.

Source: Section 20162, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PCC§ionNum=20162. (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

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Apr. 24, 2025

§ 20162’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/public_contract_code_section_20162

Original Source: Section 20162, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PCC§ionNum=20162. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).