California Legal Codes and Statutes

§ 20162

Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 465, Sec. 11.

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.

Cite this section

Cal. Pub. Contract Code § 20162 (2026)
https://ca.codecond.com/codes/pcc/division-2-general-provisions/part-3-contracting-by-local-agencies/chapter-1-local-agency-public-construction-act/article-4-cities/section-20162

Other sections in Article 4 - Cities

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