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Cal. PCC § 20564

This is the official text of Cal. PCC § 20564, part of California’s Public Contract Code — governs how California government agencies award and manage contracts.

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Official statutory text

The notice calling for bids shall contain:

(a) A statement that the plans and specifications of the works to be constructed may be seen at the district office.

(b) A particular description of the portion of the works advertised if less than the whole works are advertised.

(c) A statement that the board will receive sealed bids for the construction of the works advertised or any portion of them designated by the board.

(d) A statement that the contract or contracts for the works advertised will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder or bidders, but that any or all bids may be rejected.

(e) A statement of the time and place for opening the bids.

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