Title PCC, California Pub. Cont. Code

(a) The department may utilize the design-build method of procurement for up to 10 projects, and an additional 6 projects per fiscal year in the 2022–23 and 2023–24 fiscal years, on the state highway system, based on either best value or lowest responsible bid. (b) A regional tra…

The commission shall use the guidelines developed pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 6803, as it read on December 31, 2013, to provide a standard organizational conflict-of-interest policy, consistent with applicable law, regarding the ability of a person or entity, that perf…

(a) For contracts for public works projects awarded prior January 1, 2012, a transportation entity authorized to use the design-build method of procurement shall establish and enforce a labor compliance program containing the requirements outlined in Section 1771.5 of the Labor C…

The procurement process for the design-build project shall progress as follows: (a) A transportation entity shall prepare a set of documents setting forth the scope and estimated price of a project. The documents may include, but need not be limited to, the size, type, and desire…

(a) The design-build entity shall provide payment and performance bonds for the project in the form and in the amount required by the transportation entity, and issued by a California admitted surety. In no case shall the amount of the payment bond be less than the amount of the …

(a) The transportation entity, in each design-build request for proposals, may identify specific types of subcontractors that must be included in the design-build entity statement of qualifications and proposal. All construction subcontractors that are identified in the proposal …

The department shall submit a report to the transportation and fiscal committees of the Legislature on or before January 1, 2033, on its experience with use of the design-build method of procurement pursuant to this chapter, in terms of the relative costs and value of, and time t…

Nothing in this chapter affects, expands, alters, or limits any rights or remedies otherwise available at law. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 586, Sec. 3. (AB 401) Effective January 1, 2014. Repealed conditionally on or before January 1, 2034, pursuant to Section 6829.)

The provisions of this chapter are severable. If any provision of this chapter or its application is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application. (Added by Stats. 2013, Ch. 5…

(a) This chapter shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2034, and as of that date is repealed. (b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), if any provision or application of Section 91.2 of the Streets and Highways Code is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, this ch…

The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (a) The alternative public works project delivery methods authorized under this chapter should be evaluated for the purposes of exploring whether the potential exists for reduced project costs, expedited project completion,…

For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply: (a) “Alternative project delivery method” means either Construction Manager/General Contractor method or design sequencing. (b) “Construction Manager/General Contractor method” or “CMGC” means a project delivery metho…

(a) Subject to the limitations of this chapter, the San Diego Association of Governments may utilize the alternative project delivery methods for public transit projects within the jurisdiction of the San Diego Association of Governments. (b) The San Diego Association of Governme…

Any public works project that is contracted for pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to the requirements of Section 1771.4 of the Labor Code. (Repealed and added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 77. (SB 854) Effective June 20, 2014.)

(a) If a contract for CMGC services is entered into pursuant to this chapter and includes preconstruction services by the construction manager, the San Diego Association of Governments shall enter into a written contract with the construction manager for preconstruction services,…

All subcontractors bidding on contracts pursuant to this chapter shall be afforded the protections contained in Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 4100). (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 767, Sec. 1. (SB 1549) Effective January 1, 2013.)

Nothing in this chapter affects, expands, alters, or limits any rights or remedies otherwise available at law. (Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 767, Sec. 1. (SB 1549) Effective January 1, 2013.)

(a) Upon completion of a project using an alternative project delivery method, the San Diego Association of Governments shall prepare a progress report to its governing body. The progress report shall include, but shall not be limited to, all of the following information: (1) A d…

(a) The provisions of this chapter are severable. If any provision of this chapter or its application is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application. (b) Contracts awarded pu…

(a) This chapter provides for an alternative procurement procedure for certain transportation projects performed by a regional transportation agency. (b) The Construction Manager/General Contractor method allows the regional transportation agency to engage a construction manager …

(a) The Legislature finds and declares that the County of Riverside should be considered a transportation planning agency for the purposes of this chapter in order to effectuate the construction of the railroad grade separations and bridge rehabilitations and replacements specifi…

(a) A regional transportation agency may utilize the Construction Manager/General Contractor method of procurement to design and construct projects pursuant to this section. (b) A regional transportation agency may enter into a Construction Manager/General Contractor contract pur…

Construction Manager/General Contractor method projects authorized pursuant to Section 6972 shall be governed by the same process, procedures, and requirements as set forth in Section 6703, subdivision (a) of Section 6704, and Sections 6705 to 6708, inclusive, except that any ref…

(a) Upon completion of a project using the Construction Manager/General Contractor method, the regional transportation agency shall prepare a progress report to its governing body. The progress report shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following information: (1) A d…

This chapter shall be known, and may be cited, as the High Road Jobs in Transportation-Related Public Contracts and Grants Pilot Program. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 875, Sec. 1. (SB 674) Effective January 1, 2023. Repealed as of January 1, 2028, pursuant to Section 6986.)

(a) The Legislature finds and declares all of the following: (1) In a time of uncertainty with so many Americans out of work, employment stability and equity are a primary concern. (2) Spending on green investments creates more jobs per dollar than other infrastructure investment…

Unless the context requires otherwise, for the purposes of this chapter, the following terms shall have the following meanings: (a) (1) “Bidder” means a private entity that applies, bids, or seeks qualification for a covered public contract. “Bidder” may be more than a single ent…

(a) It is the intent of the Legislature that a relevant public agency maximize economic cobenefits by conditioning eligibility to be awarded a covered public contract on a commitment to comply with the labor standards established in this section. (b) A covered public contract sha…

(a) Beginning 12 months after an entity is awarded a covered public contract, the contractor shall annually submit information that is necessary to demonstrate its compliance with the requirements, as specified in Sections 6983 and 6985, to the relevant public agency. (b) Before …

(a) The Legislature declares all of the following: (1) California will experience an increased prevalence of severe wildfires, heat, drought, and rising sea levels in the coming years as a result of climate change. (2) The effects of climate change have already cost the state bil…

This chapter shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2028, and as of that date is repealed. (Added by Stats. 2022, Ch. 875, Sec. 1. (SB 674) Effective January 1, 2023. Repealed as of January 1, 2028, by its own provisions. Note: Repeal affects Chapter 6.8, commencing with Se…

It is the intent of the Legislature, in enacting this chapter, to develop procurement models in alignment with initiatives to enhance the state’s training and access pipeline for quality jobs and the application of community benefits on infrastructure and manufacturing investment…

(a) The Labor and Workforce Development Agency, the Government Operations Agency, and the Transportation Agency shall do all of the following: (1) Convene relevant stakeholders to provide input on recommendations to establish terms to be included as a material part of a contract,…

The Legislature finds and declares that placing all public contract law in one code will make that law clearer and easier to find. Further, it is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this code to achieve the following objectives: (a) To clarify the law with respect to compet…

California public contract law should be efficient and the product of the best of modern practice and research. (Added by Stats. 1984, Ch. 42, Sec. 1.)

To encourage competition for public contracts and to aid public officials in the efficient administration of public contracting, to the maximum extent possible, for similar work performed for similar agencies, California’s public contract law should be uniform. (Added by Stats. 1…

This part may be cited as the California Judicial Branch Contract Law. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 10, Sec. 21. (SB 78) Effective March 24, 2011.)

The Legislature finds and declares that placing all public contract provisions for judicial branch entities in one part will make that law clearer and easier to find. Further, it is the intent of the Legislature in enacting this part to achieve the objectives as set forth in Sect…

This part shall apply to all contracts initially entered into or amended by judicial branch entities on or after October 1, 2011. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 10, Sec. 21. (SB 78) Effective March 24, 2011.)

(a) All judicial branch entities shall comply with the provisions of this code that are applicable to state agencies and departments related to the procurement of goods and services, including information technology goods and services. All contracts with total cost estimated at m…

(a) As used in this part, “judicial branch entity” means any superior court, court of appeal, the California Supreme Court, the Judicial Council, the Habeas Corpus Resource Center, or the Administrative Office of the Courts. (b) Where there is a reference in this code to an offic…

The Judicial Council shall adopt and publish no later than January 1, 2012, a Judicial Branch Contracting Manual incorporating procurement and contracting policies and procedures that must be followed by all judicial branch entities subject to this part. The policies and procedur…

Except as provided in subdivision (a) of Section 19204 or as otherwise specifically required by law applicable to any judicial branch entity, nothing in this part is intended, nor shall it be construed, to require the approval, review, or involvement of any other state entity, in…

Nothing in this part is intended, nor shall it be construed to permit, the application of provisions of this code that do not apply to state agencies and departments. (Added by Stats. 2011, Ch. 10, Sec. 21. (SB 78) Effective March 24, 2011.)

(a) Notwithstanding Section 10231.5 of the Government Code, the Judicial Council shall annually provide a report to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee and the State Auditor that provides information related to contracts and payments for the trial courts pursuant to subdivisio…

(a) The California State Auditor shall do all of the following: (1) On or before March 15, 2014, biennially thereafter, and every three years beginning in calendar year 2025, identify five judicial branch entities, excluding the Administrative Office of the Courts, for audit to a…