California § 20531 - All construction work shall be done by contract awarded to the lowest responsible
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§ 20531. All construction work shall be done by contract awarded to the lowest responsible
All construction work shall be done by contract awarded to the lowest responsible bidder after advertising for bids in a newspaper of general circulation published and circulated within the district which has been designated by the secretary or the board of directors for that purpose. The advertising shall be done by means of two publications of the notice inviting bids the first of which shall be not less than 10 days prior to the time fixed for receiving the bids.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 20531
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 20531 cover?
Section 20531 ("All construction work shall be done by contract awarded to the lowest responsible") 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 § 20531?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 20531" (California). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 20531 apply to my situation?
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