California § 5010 - All works acquired or constructed under this chapter where the expense involved e
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5010 — All works acquired or constructed under this chapter where the expense involved e, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5010. All works acquired or constructed under this chapter where the expense involved e
All works acquired or constructed under this chapter where the expense involved exceeds five hundred dollars, shall be done by contract which shall be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder as provided in this chapter. If the bonds are purchased by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation or other fiscal agency of the United States on condition or request that the governing body have the work performed by day labor instead of by contract, the governing body may comply with the condition or request and the work need not be done by contract.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5010
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5010 cover?
Section 5010 ("All works acquired or constructed under this chapter where the expense involved e") 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 § 5010?
A common citation format is "Public Contract Code - PCC § 5010" (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 § 5010 apply to my situation?
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