California § 22032 - Public projects of seventy-five thousand dollars (

Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 22032 — Public projects of seventy-five thousand dollars (, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 22032. Public projects of seventy-five thousand dollars (

(a) Public projects of seventy-five thousand dollars ($75,000) or less may be performed by the employees of a public agency by force account, by negotiated contract, or by purchase order. (b) Public projects of two hundred twenty thousand dollars ($220,000) or less may be let to contract by informal procedures as set forth in this article. (c) Public projects of more than two hundred twenty thousand dollars ($220,000) shall, except as otherwise provided in this article, be let to contract by formal bidding procedure.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 22032

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 22032 cover?

Section 22032 ("Public projects of seventy-five 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 § 22032?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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