California § 20916 - All contracts in excess of twenty thousand dollars (
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 20916 — All contracts in excess of twenty thousand dollars (, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 20916. All contracts in excess of twenty thousand dollars (
All contracts in excess of twenty thousand dollars ($20,000) entered into by the district for the hiring or purchase of equipment, supplies, or materials, are of no effect unless the district shall advertise pursuant to Section 6066 of the Government Code for bids for such contracts in at least one newspaper and not more than three newspapers designated by the general manager, which are published in any one county or portion of a county within the district, and unless the district shall award the contract to the lowest responsible bidder.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 20916
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 20916 cover?
Section 20916 ("All contracts in excess of twenty thousand dollars (") 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 § 20916?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 20916" (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 § 20916 apply to my situation?
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