California § 5365 - All contracts for the construction or completion of any work or improvement, or f
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 5365 — All contracts for the construction or completion of any work or improvement, or f, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 5365. All contracts for the construction or completion of any work or improvement, or f
All contracts for the construction or completion of any work or improvement, or for furnishing labor, materials or supplies shall be let to the lowest responsible bidder. The legislative body shall advertise in the city pursuant to Section 6062 of the Government Code, inviting sealed proposals for furnishing labor, materials and supplies for the proposed improvement before any contract shall be made; provided, however, that if chartered the city shall follow its charter as to making of contracts. The legislative body shall have the right to require such bonds as it may deem best from the successful bidder to insure the faithful performance of the contract, and shall also have the right to reject any and all bids.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 5365
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 5365 cover?
Section 5365 ("All contracts for the construction or completion of any work or improvement, or f") 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 § 5365?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 5365 apply to my situation?
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