Cal. PCC § 20166
This is the official text of Cal. PCC § 20166, part of California’s Public Contract Code — governs how California government agencies award and manage contracts.
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In its discretion, the legislative body may reject any bids presented and readvertise. If two or more bids are the same and the lowest, the legislative body may accept the one it chooses. If no bids are received, the legislative body may have the project done without further complying with this chapter.
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