{"code":"PCC","codeName":"Public Contract Code","section":"10215.5","citation":"Pub. Contract Code, § 10215.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 2. GENERAL PROVISIONS [1100. - 22355.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/division-2"},{"name":"PART 2. CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES [10100. - 19150.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/division-2/part-2"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. State Contract Act [10100. - 10285.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/division-2/part-2/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 6.7. Progressive Design-Build Projects [10215. - 10215.8.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/division-2/part-2/chapter-1/article-6.7"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 2023, Ch. 58, Sec. 3.   (SB 146)   Effective July 10, 2023.   Repealed as of December 31, 2033, pursuant to Section 10215.8.","effective":"2023-07-10","html":"<p>(a) The department, in each request for qualifications or request for proposals, may identify specific types of subcontractors that are required to be included in the design-build entity’s statement of qualifications. All construction subcontractors that are identified in the statement of qualifications shall be afforded all the protections of Chapter 4 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/pcc/4100\">4100</a>) of Part 1.</p><p>(b) Following award of the design-build contract, except for those construction subcontractors listed in the statement of qualifications or proposal, the design-build entity shall proceed as follows in awarding construction subcontracts with a value exceeding one-half of 1 percent of the contract price allocable to construction work:</p><p>(1) Provide public notice of availability of work to be subcontracted in accordance with the publication requirements applicable to the competitive bidding process of the department, including a fixed date and time on which qualification statements, bids, or proposals will be due.</p><p>(2) Establish reasonable qualification criteria and standards.</p><p>(3) Award the subcontract either on a best value basis or to the lowest responsible bidder. The process may include prequalification or short-listing.</p><p>(c) Subcontractors awarded construction subcontracts under this subdivision shall be afforded all the protections of Chapter 4 (commencing with Section <a href=\"/pcc/4100\">4100</a>) of Part 1.</p>","text":"(a) The department, in each request for qualifications or request for proposals, may identify specific types of subcontractors that are required to be included in the design-build entity’s statement of qualifications. All construction subcontractors that are identified in the statement of qualifications shall be afforded all the protections of Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 4100) of Part 1. (b) Following award of the design-build contract, except for those construction subcontractors listed in the statement of qualifications or proposal, the design-build entity shall proceed as follows in awarding construction subcontracts with a value exceeding one-half of 1 percent of the contract price allocable to construction work: (1) Provide public notice of availability of work to be subcontracted in accordance with the publication requirements applicable to the competitive bidding process of the department, including a fixed date and time on which qualification statements, bids, or proposals will be due. (2) Establish reasonable qualification criteria and standards. (3) Award the subcontract either on a best value basis or to the lowest responsible bidder. The process may include prequalification or short-listing. (c) Subcontractors awarded construction subcontracts under this subdivision shall be afforded all the protections of Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 4100) of Part 1.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/progressive-design-build-projects-10215-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}