California § 20695 - Each contract shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder, who shall give such
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 20695 — Each contract shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder, who shall give such, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20695. Each contract shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder, who shall give such
Each contract shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder, who shall give such security as the commission requires for the full and faithful performance of the contract. The amount and kind of security required shall be stated in the advertisement for bids. The board may authorize the commission to make contracts without advertising for bids for any part of the work, the cost of which does not exceed five hundred dollars ($500). The commission may reject any and all bids, and readvertise for bids for doing the whole or any part of the work, or the commission may, with the approval of the board, purchase material, hire or purchase machinery, apparatus or appliances and employ labor and do the work or any part thereof without readvertising for bids.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 20695
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 20695 cover?
Section 20695 ("Each contract shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder, who shall give such") 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 § 20695?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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