California § 10122 - Work on all projects shall be done under contract awarded to the lowest responsib

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§ 10122. Work on all projects shall be done under contract awarded to the lowest responsib

Work on all projects shall be done under contract awarded to the lowest responsible bidder pursuant to this part, except that it may be done by day’s labor under the direction of the department, by contract upon informal bids, or by a combination thereof: (a) In case of emergency due to the failure or threat of failure of any bridge or other highway structure. (b) In case of emergency due to the failure or threat of failure of any dam, reservoir, aqueduct, or other water facility or facility appurtenant thereto. (c) In case of emergency due to damage to a state-owned building or any other state-owned real property or improvements located thereon, by an act of God, including but not limited to damage by storm, flood, fire or earthquake, for work and remedial measures which are required immediately. (d) At any time after the approval of plans, specifications and estimates of cost, if the director deems the advertising or award of a contract, the acceptance of any bid, or the acceptance of any further bids after the rejection of all submitted bids, is not in the best interests of the state.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 10122

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 10122 cover?

Section 10122 ("Work on all projects shall be done under contract awarded to the lowest responsib") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite California § 10122?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 10122 apply to my situation?

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