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CA Pub Cont Code § 10230 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 7 - Contract Requirements|Section 10230.

10230.  Every contract subject to this part, for which disabled veteran business enterprise participation is included in the bid, shall contain a provision requiring the contractor to comply with rules, regulations, ordinances, and statutes that apply to the California Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise Program as defined in Section 999 of the Military and Veterans Code, including, but not limited to, the requirements of subdivision (d) of Section 999.5 of the Military and Veterans Code.(Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 676, Sec. 5. (AB 230) Effective January 1, 2020.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10231 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 7 - Contract Requirements|Section 10231.

10231.  Every contract subject to this part shall contain a provision requiring each contractor to comply with all air pollution control rules, regulations, ordinances, and statutes which apply to any work performed pursuant to the contract, including any air pollution control rules, regulations, ordinances, and statutes specified in Section 11017 of the Government Code.(Enacted by Stats. 1981, Ch. 306.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10232 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 7 - Contract Requirements|Section 10232.

10232.  Every contract shall contain a statement by which the contractor swears under penalty of perjury that no more than one final, unappealable finding of contempt of court by a federal court has been issued against the contractor within the immediately preceding two-year period because of the contractor’s failure to comply with an order of a federal court which orders the contractor to comply with an order of the National Labor Relations Board. For purposes of this section, a finding of contempt does not include any finding which has been vacated, dismissed, or otherwise removed by the court because the contractor has complied with the order which was the basis for the finding. The state may rescind any contract in which the contractor falsely swears to the truth of the statement required by this section.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 466, Sec. 89.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10240 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 7.1 - Resolution of Contract Claims|Section 10240.

10240.  The remedy for the resolution of claims arising under contracts made under the provisions of this chapter shall be arbitration pursuant to this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 466, Sec. 90.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10240.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 7.1 - Resolution of Contract Claims|Section 10240.1.

10240.1.  The claimant may initiate arbitration not later than 90 days after the date of service in person or by mail on the claimant of the final written decision by the department on the claim. This limitation shall not apply to any claim founded on any cost audit, latent defect, warranty, or guarantee under the contract.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 857, Sec. 8. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10240.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 7.1 - Resolution of Contract Claims|Section 10240.2.

10240.2.  A failure by the claimant to pursue diligently and exhaust, as to the claim, the required administrative procedures set forth in the contract under which the claim arose shall be a bar to arbitration hereunder until there has been compliance therewith. Subject to the preceding sentence, if more than 240 days have elapsed since acceptance of the work by the department, the claimant is entitled to arbitration, even though the procedures are not concluded.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 466, Sec. 90.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10240.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 7.1 - Resolution of Contract Claims|Section 10240.3.

10240.3.  Unless otherwise agreed by the parties, the arbitration shall be conducted by a single arbitrator selected by the parties from the certified list created by the Public Works Contract Arbitration Committee. If the parties cannot agree on the arbitrator, either party may petition the superior court to appoint one from the panel of arbitrators certified by the Public Works Contract Arbitration Committee.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 466, Sec. 90.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10240.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 7.1 - Resolution of Contract Claims|Section 10240.4.

10240.4.  No decision made by a department shall be conclusive on any issue in the arbitration.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 466, Sec. 90.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10240.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 7.1 - Resolution of Contract Claims|Section 10240.5.

10240.5.  (a) The Departments of General Services, Transportation, and Water Resources shall jointly adopt and may, from time to time, modify, revise, or repeal uniform regulations to implement this article, which regulations shall be consistent with this article and Article 7.2 (commencing with Section 10245). The regulations may include, but need not be limited to:(1) The method of initiating arbitration.(2) The place of hearing based upon the convenience of the parties.(3) Procedures for the selection of a neutral arbitrator.(4) The form and content of any pleading.(5) Procedure for conducting hearings.(6) The providing of experts to assist the arbitrator in the event the assistance is needed.(7) The content of the award.(8) Simplified procedures for claims of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) or less.(b) Pending adoption of the initial uniform regulations under this section, the arbitration rules set forth in Subchapter 3 (commencing with Section 301) of Chapter 2 of Title 1 of the California Code of Regulations, shall govern the conduct of arbitrations under this chapter.(Amended by Stats. 2006, Ch. 538, Sec. 536. Effective January 1, 2007.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10240.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 7.1 - Resolution of Contract Claims|Section 10240.6.

10240.6.  As used in this article, “claim” means a demand for monetary compensation or damages, arising under or relating to the performance of a contract awarded under this chapter.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 466, Sec. 90.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10240.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 7.1 - Resolution of Contract Claims|Section 10240.7.

10240.7.  As used in this article, “Public Works Contract Arbitration Committee” means the committee created by Article 7.2 (commencing with Section 10245).(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 466, Sec. 90.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10240.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 7.1 - Resolution of Contract Claims|Section 10240.8.

10240.8.  Unless the parties to the contract otherwise agree, the arbitration decision shall be decided under and in accordance with the law of this state, supported by substantial evidence and, in writing, contain the basis for the decision, findings of fact, and conclusions of law.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 466, Sec. 90.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10240.9 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 7.1 - Resolution of Contract Claims|Section 10240.9.

10240.9.  A party to the contract may join in the arbitration as a party, any supplier, subcontractor, design professional, surety, or other person who has so agreed and if the joinder is necessary to prevent a substantial risk of the party otherwise being subjected to inconsistent obligations or decisions.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 466, Sec. 90.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10240.10 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 7.1 - Resolution of Contract Claims|Section 10240.10.

10240.10.  Nothing in this article shall be construed as preventing the parties to the contract, after the claim has arisen, from mutually agreeing in writing to waive the provisions of this article and to have the claim litigated in a court of competent jurisdiction.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 466, Sec. 90.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10240.11 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 7.1 - Resolution of Contract Claims|Section 10240.11.

10240.11.  Except as provided in this article and in the regulations adopted pursuant to Section 10240.5, the procedure governing the arbitrations shall be as set forth in Title 9 (commencing with Section 1280) of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure. All provisions of Section 1283.05 of the Code of Civil Procedure, except subdivision (e) thereof, apply to the conduct of discovery for any arbitration hereunder.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 466, Sec. 90.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10240.12 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 7.1 - Resolution of Contract Claims|Section 10240.12.

10240.12.  A party may, within the applicable time periods and upon the grounds specified in this section and in Article 1 (commencing with Section 1285) of Chapter 4 of Title 9 of Part 3 of the Code of Civil Procedure, petition the court to confirm, correct, or vacate the award rendered by the arbitrator. However, no department may petition to vacate an award without the prior written authorization of its agency secretary. Except where the parties agree not to have the arbitration decision rendered in accordance with the provisions of Section 10240.8, a court shall vacate the award, or part thereof, if it determines either that the award, or part thereof, is not supported by substantial evidence or that it is not decided under or in accordance with the laws of this state. If the award, or part thereof, is vacated on the grounds set forth in the preceding sentence or in subdivision (d) or (e) of Section 1286.2 of the Code of Civil Procedure or if the court determines that the award does not include a determination of all submitted questions necessary to determine the controversy, the court may order a rehearing before the original arbitrator or remand to the original arbitrator that portion of the dispute which the court concludes the arbitrator failed to determine.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 466, Sec. 90.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10240.13 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 7.1 - Resolution of Contract Claims|Section 10240.13.

10240.13.  The cost of conducting the arbitration shall be borne equally by the parties. The filing fee, witness fees, costs of discovery, or any other cost necessarily incurred by one party shall not be shared by any other party, except that the arbitrator may allow the prevailing party to recover its costs and necessary disbursements, other than attorney’s fees, on the same basis as is allowed in civil actions. These costs shall be taxed as in civil actions.Interest may be recovered as part of the award as in a civil action. The arbitrator has the same authority as a court in awarding interest and the commencement of the arbitration is equivalent to the filing of an action under subdivision (b) of Section 3287 of the Civil Code for the purpose of an award of interest. If a party has made an offer of settlement and the award is less favorable than the offer, then the party who has received the offer shall not recover any interest accruing from and after the date on which the offer was made, nor costs of suit.Reasonable attorney fees may be recovered according to any of the following:(a) By a party who has made an offer under the circumstances set forth in the preceding sentence but only as to those fees incurred from and after the time of making the offer.(b) Against a party when substantial evidence establishes that the party has acted frivolously or in bad faith in its demand for, or participation in, the arbitration.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 466, Sec. 90.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10245 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 7.2 - Public Works Contract Arbitration Committee|Section 10245.

10245.  There is hereby established the Public Works Contract Arbitration Committee, which shall consist of seven members, as follows:(a) Three public members, who shall be appointed by the Governor, each of whom shall have at least ten years’ experience with a general contracting firm engaged, during that period, in public works construction in California.(b) The directors of the Departments of General Services, Transportation, and Water Resources shall each appoint a member, who shall be a state officer or employee within their respective departments. Each member shall serve at the pleasure of the director who appointed the member.(c) The Director of the Office of Administrative Hearings shall be a nonvoting member of the Public Works Contract Arbitration Committee.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 466, Sec. 91.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10245.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 7.2 - Public Works Contract Arbitration Committee|Section 10245.1.

10245.1.  Each member appointed by the Governor shall serve for a term of four years, but shall continue in office until the successor to the member is appointed. Each member shall serve without compensation, but shall be reimbursed for travel and other expenses necessarily incurred in the performance of the member’s duties.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 466, Sec. 91.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10245.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 7.2 - Public Works Contract Arbitration Committee|Section 10245.2.

10245.2.  The committee may make recommendations to the departments respecting the arbitration practice and procedure provided by Article 7.1 (commencing with Section 10240). The departments shall consult and confer with the committee respecting the content of the uniform regulations governing the conduct of arbitrations under Article 7.1 (commencing with Section 10240) and shall consider the recommendations in adopting uniform regulations pursuant to Section 10240.5.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 466, Sec. 91.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10245.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 7.2 - Public Works Contract Arbitration Committee|Section 10245.3.

10245.3.  The committee may establish standards and qualifications for the certification of arbitrators and certify as arbitrators persons meeting such standards and qualifications. The committee may remove persons from its list of certified arbitrators.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 466, Sec. 91.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10245.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 7.2 - Public Works Contract Arbitration Committee|Section 10245.4.

10245.4.  The Office of Administrative Hearings shall provide administrative services, facilities, and fiscal support to implement this article and Article 7.1 (commencing with Section 10240). The cost thereof shall be recovered through filing fees imposed for each arbitration.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 466, Sec. 91.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10250 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 8 - Modifications; Performance; Payment|Section 10250.

10250.  The department may increase or decrease quantities of work to be done under a unit basis contract during the progress of the work.(Enacted by Stats. 1981, Ch. 306.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10251 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 8 - Modifications; Performance; Payment|Section 10251.

10251.  The department may cause the insertion of provisions in any contract for the performance of such extra work and the furnishing of materials therefor by the contractor as the department requires for the proper completion or construction of the whole work contemplated, if the bidders have equal opportunity of knowing the proposed terms for the extra work.(Enacted by Stats. 1981, Ch. 306.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10252 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 8 - Modifications; Performance; Payment|Section 10252.

10252.  The director may grant such extensions of time for completion as he deems for the best interests of the state.(Enacted by Stats. 1981, Ch. 306.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10253 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 8 - Modifications; Performance; Payment|Section 10253.

10253.  If the director deems that a contractor has failed to supply an adequate working force, or material of proper quality, or has failed to comply with Section 10262, or has failed in any other respect to prosecute the work with the diligence and force specified by the contract, the director may:(a) After written notice of at least five days to the contractor, specifying the defaults to be remedied, provide any such labor or materials and deduct the cost from any money due or to become due to the contractor under the contract; or (b) If he considers that the failure is sufficient ground for such action, he may give written notice of at least five days to the contractor and the contractor’s sureties, that if the defaults are not remedied the contractor’s control over the work will be terminated.(Enacted by Stats. 1981, Ch. 306.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10254 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 8 - Modifications; Performance; Payment|Section 10254.

10254.  If the defaults are not remedied within the time specified in the notice, the contractor’s control shall terminate as of the expiration of that time.(Enacted by Stats. 1981, Ch. 306.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10255 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 8 - Modifications; Performance; Payment|Section 10255.

10255.  Upon such termination, the director may take possession of and use all or any part of the contractor’s materials, tools, equipment, and appliances upon the premises to complete the contract. Thereupon, he may permit the surety to complete or cause the contract work to be completed, or he may direct that all or any part of the work be completed by day’s labor or by employment of other contractors on informal contracts, or both.(Enacted by Stats. 1981, Ch. 306.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10256 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 8 - Modifications; Performance; Payment|Section 10256.

10256.  Such informal contracts may be awarded only after a proposal form has been prepared, a copy is served upon the contractor whose control has been terminated, and upon his surety, and three days allowed thereafter so that he may cause others to bid. Any person who is prequalified therefor under Article 4 may bid on informal contracts.(Enacted by Stats. 1981, Ch. 306.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10257 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 8 - Modifications; Performance; Payment|Section 10257.

10257.  The provisions of this part, except as to prequalification, are not applicable to the award of informal contracts.(Enacted by Stats. 1981, Ch. 306.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10258 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 8 - Modifications; Performance; Payment|Section 10258.

10258.  If the control of a contractor is terminated or he abandons the work, and the work is performed by day’s labor or informal contract as provided in Section 10255, he is not entitled to receive any portion of the amount to be paid under the contract until it is fully completed. After completion, if the unpaid balance exceeds the sum of the amount expended by the state in finishing the work, plus all damages sustained or to be sustained by the state, the excess not otherwise required by law to be retained shall be paid to the contractor, but if such sum exceeds the unpaid balance, the contractor and his surety are liable to the state for the excess. If the surety completes the contract work, as provided in Section 10255, such surety shall be subrogated to money due under the contract and to money which shall become due in the course of completion by the surety, to the extent provided by law.(Enacted by Stats. 1981, Ch. 306.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10259 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 8 - Modifications; Performance; Payment|Section 10259.

10259.  On the completion of the contract, the original contractor is entitled to the return of all his unused materials, and his equipment, tools, and appliances, except that he shall have no claim on account of usual and ordinary depreciation, loss, and wear and tear.(Enacted by Stats. 1981, Ch. 306.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10260 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 8 - Modifications; Performance; Payment|Section 10260.

10260.  The notices required by this article may be served on the contractor or on his agent having charge of the work, personally, or by registered mail addressed to the contractor or his agent, or, if neither can be located or their addresses are unknown, by posting in a conspicuous place upon the premises of the project.(Enacted by Stats. 1981, Ch. 306.)