California § 10164 - In all state projects where federal funds are involved, no bid submitted shall be
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 10164 — In all state projects where federal funds are involved, no bid submitted shall be, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 10164. In all state projects where federal funds are involved, no bid submitted shall be
In all state projects where federal funds are involved, no bid submitted shall be invalidated by the failure of the bidder to be licensed in accordance with the laws of this state. However, at the time the contract is awarded, the contractor shall be properly licensed in accordance with the laws of this state. The contract shall not be awarded unless the state agency has verified that the contractor has a valid license in the appropriate classification for the work performed. Any bidder or contractor not so licensed shall be subject to all legal penalties imposed by law, including, but not limited to, any appropriate disciplinary action by the Contractors State License Board. The department shall include a statement to that effect in the standard form of prequalification questionnaire and financial statement. Failure of the bidder to obtain proper and adequate licensing for an award of a contract shall constitute a failure to execute the contract as provided in Section 10181 and shall result in the forfeiture of the security of the bidder.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 10164
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 10164 cover?
Section 10164 ("In all state projects where federal funds are involved, no bid submitted shall be") 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.
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 10164 apply to my situation?
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