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Cal. PCC § 20898

This is the official text of Cal. PCC § 20898, part of California’s Public Contract Code — governs how California government agencies award and manage contracts.

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Official statutory text

Except for any work provided for by contract made pursuant to Section 20897, the legislative body shall provide for the construction or installation of all improvements and for the furnishing of maintenance and service for any improvements in accordance with and subject to all laws applicable to the local agency, including any laws requiring the letting of contracts after competitive bidding.

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