{"code":"PCC","codeName":"Public Contract Code","section":"20162","citation":"Pub. Contract Code, § 20162","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 3. CONTRACTING BY LOCAL AGENCIES [20100. - 22199.6.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/division-2/part-3"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Local Agency Public Construction Act [20100. - 20929.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/division-2/part-3/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 4. Cities [20160. - 20175.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/division-2/part-3/chapter-1/article-4"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 465, Sec. 11.","effective":null,"html":"<p>When the expenditure required for a public project exceeds five thousand dollars ($5,000), it shall be contracted for and let to the lowest responsible bidder after notice.</p>","text":"When the expenditure required for a public project exceeds five thousand dollars ($5,000), it shall be contracted for and let to the lowest responsible bidder after notice.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/cities-20162","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}