California § 13896.7 - Preliminary design work, including a cost estimate for the project, shall be comp

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§ 13896.7. Preliminary design work, including a cost estimate for the project, shall be comp

Preliminary design work, including a cost estimate for the project, shall be completed before a loan or grant is awarded. Operation and maintenance costs shall be the responsibility of the supplier and may not be considered as part of the project cost. Costs for planning and preliminary engineering studies may be reimbursed following the receipt of a loan or grant, subject to approval by the department and the State Department of Health Services.

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

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 13896.7 cover?

Section 13896.7 ("Preliminary design work, including a cost estimate for the project, shall be comp") 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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