Local Agency Public Construction Act: municipal water districts: sanitation districts: lowest responsible bidder.
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Overview
This bill increases the threshold amount for competitive bidding requirements under the Local Agency Public Construction Act for municipal water districts and sanitation districts. Currently, contracts worth $35,000 or more must be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. This bill raises that threshold to $220,000. The Controller will adjust this amount annually to account for construction cost changes and publish the updated figure on the Controller’s website, starting January 1, 2028.
Key provisions
- Increases the threshold for competitive bidding from $35,000 to $220,000.
- Requires the Controller to annually adjust the bidding threshold based on the Engineering News-Record Construction Cost Index.
- The adjusted threshold amount will be published on the Controller’s website.
- The adjustments begin January 1, 2028.
- Districts retain the ability to reject all bids.
- Districts can re-advertise if no bids are received.
- Districts can utilize day labor or open market purchases in emergencies.
- Exempts sewerage maintenance, repair work, and ongoing projects from the new bidding requirements.
Who is affected
- Municipal Water Districts
- Sanitation Districts
- The Controller’s Office
- Construction Contractors
- Local Governments
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