California § 4217.16 - Prior to awarding or entering into an agreement or lease, the public agency may r
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§ 4217.16. Prior to awarding or entering into an agreement or lease, the public agency may r
Prior to awarding or entering into an agreement or lease, the public agency may request proposals from qualified persons. After evaluating the proposals, the public agency may award the contract on the basis of the experience of the contractor, the type of technology employed by the contractor, the cost to the local agency, and any other relevant considerations. The public agency may utilize the pool of qualified energy service companies established pursuant to Section 388 of the Public Utilities Code and the procedures contained in that section in awarding the contract.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 4217.16
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 4217.16 cover?
Section 4217.16 ("Prior to awarding or entering into an agreement or lease, the public agency may r") 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.
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