SECTIONS 20200-20201.5 - California Statutes

PUBLIC CONTRACT CODE

SECTION 20200-20201.5

20200. The provisions of this article shall apply to contracts
subject to the Public Utility District Act provided for in Division 7
(commencing with Section 16051) of the Public Utilities Code.

20201. Every complete project for new construction or project for
any alteration, maintenance, or repair, if the costs of materials,
supplies and labor exceed fifteen thousand dollars ($15,000), shall
be let to the lowest responsible bidder. The board shall adopt plans
and specifications, strain sheets, and working details and shall
advertise for bids for the project in accordance with the plans and
specifications so adopted. Notice inviting bids for all projects
shall be published in a newspaper in the district at least one week
prior to the time specified for receiving bids.

20201.5. All bids for construction work shall be presented under
sealed cover and shall be accompanied by one of the following forms
of bidder's security:
(a) Cash.
(b) A cashier's check made payable to the district.
(c) A certified check made payable to the district.
(d) A bidder's bond executed by an admitted surety insurer, made
payable to the district.
Upon an award to the lowest bidder, the security of an
unsuccessful bidder shall be returned in a reasonable period of time,
but in no event shall that security be held by the district beyond
60 days from the time the award is made.