{"code":"PCC","codeName":"Public Contract Code","section":"5100","citation":"Pub. Contract Code, § 5100","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 1. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS [1100. - 9204.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/division-2/part-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 5. Relief of Bidders [5100. - 5110.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/division-2/part-1/chapter-5"}],"history":"Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 435, Sec. 2.","effective":null,"html":"<p>(a) “Public entity” means the state, Regents of the University of California, a county, city and county, city, district, public authority, public agency, and any other political subdivision or public corporation in the state.</p><p>(b) “Bid” means any proposal submitted to a public entity in competitive bidding for the construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of any structure, building, road or other improvement of any kind.</p>","text":"(a) “Public entity” means the state, Regents of the University of California, a county, city and county, city, district, public authority, public agency, and any other political subdivision or public corporation in the state. (b) “Bid” means any proposal submitted to a public entity in competitive bidding for the construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of any structure, building, road or other improvement of any kind.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/public-contract-code/relief-of-bidders-5100","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}