California § 20842 - All contracts shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder. The board shall adve
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 20842 — All contracts shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder. The board shall adve, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20842. All contracts shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder. The board shall adve
All contracts shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder. The board shall advertise for two or more days in a newspaper of general circulation published in the county, inviting bids for furnishing labor, material or supplies before any contract is made therefor. The board may require such bonds as it may deem adequate from the successful bidder to secure the faithful performance of the contract and the payment of all claims for labor and materials, and may reject any and all bids. In an emergency, work found by a four-fifths vote of the board to be necessary to protect life or property from impending flood damage may be done by negotiated contract without advertising for bids therefor.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 20842
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 20842 cover?
Section 20842 ("All contracts shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder. The board shall adve") 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 § 20842?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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