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CA Pub Cont Code § 6829 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.5 - Transportation Design-Build Program|Section 6829.

6829.  (a) This chapter shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2034, and as of that date is repealed.(b) Notwithstanding subdivision (a), if any provision or application of Section 91.2 of the Streets and Highways Code is held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, this chapter shall be repealed one year from the date in which the department posts on its internet website that Section 91.2 of the Streets and Highways Code has been held invalid.(c) The repeal of this chapter shall not affect an executed design-build contract or cooperative agreement entered into pursuant to this chapter prior to the date of its repeal, regardless of the stage of the project at the time of repeal.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 212, Sec. 2. (AB 1499) Effective January 1, 2022. Repealed conditionally on or before January 1, 2034, by its own provisions. Note: Repeal affects Chapter 6.5, commencing with Section 6820.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 6950 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Alternative Project Delivery Program: Construction Manager/General Contractor Authority|Section 6950.

6950.  The Legislature finds and declares all of the following:(a) The alternative public works project delivery methods authorized under this chapter should be evaluated for the purposes of exploring whether the potential exists for reduced project costs, expedited project completion, or design features that are not achievable through the traditional project delivery methods.(b) The design sequencing and Construction Manager/General Contractor project delivery methods rely on existing design-bid-build and design-build procurement methods respectively and have been successfully used by both public and private sector entities in California and other states for over a decade on projects that require a quick startup as they allow construction to begin before the design plans are complete for the entire project.(c) Both methods also have the benefit of allowing for earlier collaboration between the project owner and construction contractor.(d) This chapter shall not be deemed to provide a preference for these project delivery methods over other delivery methodologies.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 767, Sec. 1. (SB 1549) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 6951 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Alternative Project Delivery Program: Construction Manager/General Contractor Authority|Section 6951.

6951.  For purposes of this chapter, the following definitions apply:(a) “Alternative project delivery method” means either Construction Manager/General Contractor method or design sequencing.(b) “Construction Manager/General Contractor method” or “CMGC” means a project delivery method using a best value procurement process in which a construction manager is procured to provide preconstruction services during the design phase of the project and construction services during the construction phase of the project. The execution of the design and the construction of the project may be in sequential phases or concurrent phases.(c) “Construction manager” means a partnership, corporation, or other legal entity that is able to provide appropriately licensed contracting and engineering services as needed pursuant to a CMGC contract.(d) “Design sequencing” means a method of project delivery that enables the sequencing of design activities to permit each construction phase to commence when the design for that phase is complete, instead of requiring design for the entire project to be completed before commencing construction.(e) “Department” means the Department of Transportation as established under Part 5 (commencing with Section 14000) of Division 3 of the Government Code.(f) “San Diego Association of Governments” means the consolidated agency created pursuant to Chapter 3 (commencing with Section 132350) of Division 12.7 of the Public Utilities Code.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 767, Sec. 1. (SB 1549) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 6952 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Alternative Project Delivery Program: Construction Manager/General Contractor Authority|Section 6952.

6952.  (a) Subject to the limitations of this chapter, the San Diego Association of Governments may utilize the alternative project delivery methods for public transit projects within the jurisdiction of the San Diego Association of Governments.(b) The San Diego Association of Governments may enter into an alternative project delivery method contract pursuant to this chapter if, after evaluation of the traditional design-bid-build process of construction and of the alternative project delivery method in a public meeting, the San Diego Association of Governments makes a written finding that use of the alternative project delivery method on the specific project under consideration will accomplish one or more of the following objectives: reduce project costs, expedite the project’s completion, or provide features not achievable through the design-bid-build method. This finding must be made prior to the San Diego Association of Governments entering into an alternative project delivery method contract. In the alternative project delivery method proposal, the written findings shall be included as part of any application for state funds pursuant to this chapter.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 767, Sec. 1. (SB 1549) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 6953 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Alternative Project Delivery Program: Construction Manager/General Contractor Authority|Section 6953.

6953.  Any public works project that is contracted for pursuant to this chapter shall be subject to the requirements of Section 1771.4 of the Labor Code.(Repealed and added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 28, Sec. 77. (SB 854) Effective June 20, 2014.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 6954 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Alternative Project Delivery Program: Construction Manager/General Contractor Authority|Section 6954.

6954.  (a) If a contract for CMGC services is entered into pursuant to this chapter and includes preconstruction services by the construction manager, the San Diego Association of Governments shall enter into a written contract with the construction manager for preconstruction services, under which the San Diego Association of Governments shall pay the construction manager a fee for preconstruction services in an amount agreed upon by the San Diego Association of Governments and the construction manager. The preconstruction services contract may include fees for services to be performed during the contract period; provided, however, the San Diego Association of Governments shall not request or obtain a fixed price or a guaranteed maximum price for the construction contract from the construction manager or enter into a construction contract with the construction manager until after the San Diego Association of Governments has entered into a services contract. A preconstruction services contract shall provide for the subsequent negotiation for construction of all or any discrete phase or phases of the project and shall provide for the San Diego Association of Governments to own the design plans and other preconstruction services work product.(b) A contract for construction services will be awarded after the plans have been sufficiently developed and either a fixed price or a guaranteed maximum price has been successfully negotiated. In the event that a fixed price or a guaranteed maximum price is not negotiated, the San Diego Association of Governments may award the contract for construction services utilizing any other procurement method authorized by law.(c) The construction manager shall perform not less than 30 percent of the work covered by the fixed price or guaranteed maximum price agreement reached. Work that is not performed directly by the construction manager shall be bid to subcontractors pursuant to Section 6955.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 767, Sec. 1. (SB 1549) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 6955 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Alternative Project Delivery Program: Construction Manager/General Contractor Authority|Section 6955.

6955.  All subcontractors bidding on contracts pursuant to this chapter shall be afforded the protections contained in Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 4100).(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 767, Sec. 1. (SB 1549) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 6956 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Alternative Project Delivery Program: Construction Manager/General Contractor Authority|Section 6956.

6956.  Nothing in this chapter affects, expands, alters, or limits any rights or remedies otherwise available at law.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 767, Sec. 1. (SB 1549) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 6957 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Alternative Project Delivery Program: Construction Manager/General Contractor Authority|Section 6957.

6957.  (a) Upon completion of a project using an alternative project delivery method, the San Diego Association of Governments shall prepare a progress report to its governing body. The progress report shall include, but shall not be limited to, all of the following information:(1) A description of the project.(2) The entity that was awarded the project.(3) The estimated and actual costs of the project.(4) The estimated and actual schedule for project completion.(5) A description of any written protests concerning any aspect of the solicitation, bid, proposal, or award of the project, including, but not limited to, the resolution of the protests.(6) An assessment of the prequalification process and criteria utilized under this chapter if the CMGC procurement method is used.(7) A description of the method used to evaluate the bid or proposal, including the weighting of each factor and an assessment of the impact of this requirement on a project.(8) A description of any challenges or unexpected problems that arose during the construction of the project and a description of the solutions that were considered and ultimately implemented to address those challenges and problems.(9) Recommendations to improve the alternative project delivery methods authorized under this chapter.(b) The progress report shall be made available on the San Diego Association of Governments’ Internet Web site.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 767, Sec. 1. (SB 1549) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 6958 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.6 - Alternative Project Delivery Program: Construction Manager/General Contractor Authority|Section 6958.

6958.  (a) The provisions of this chapter are severable. If any provision of this chapter or its application is held invalid, that invalidity shall not affect other provisions or applications that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application.(b) Contracts awarded pursuant to this section shall be valid until the project is completed.(Added by Stats. 2012, Ch. 767, Sec. 1. (SB 1549) Effective January 1, 2013.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 6970 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.7 - Construction Manager/General Contractor Method: Regional Projects on Expressways|Section 6970.

6970.  (a) This chapter provides for an alternative procurement procedure for certain transportation projects performed by a regional transportation agency.(b) The Construction Manager/General Contractor method allows the regional transportation agency to engage a construction manager during the design process to provide input on the design. During the design phase, the construction manager provides advice including, but not limited to, scheduling, pricing, and phasing to assist the agency to design a more constructible project.(c) The Legislature finds and declares that utilizing a Construction Manager/General Contractor method requires a clear understanding of the roles and responsibilities of each participant in the process. The Legislature also finds and declares that cost-effective benefits are achieved by shifting the liability and risk for cost containment and project schedule to the construction manager and by permitting the coherent phasing of projects into discrete contract increments.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 413, Sec. 1. (AB 1171) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 6972 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.7 - Construction Manager/General Contractor Method: Regional Projects on Expressways|Section 6972.

6972.  (a) A regional transportation agency may utilize the Construction Manager/General Contractor method of procurement to design and construct projects pursuant to this section.(b) A regional transportation agency may enter into a Construction Manager/General Contractor contract pursuant to this chapter after evaluation of the traditional design-bid-build method of construction and of the Construction Manager/General Contractor method and the board of the regional transportation agency affirmatively adopts the procurement strategy in a public meeting.(c) The entity responsible for the maintenance of the local streets and roads within the jurisdiction of the expressway shall be responsible for the maintenance of the expressway.(Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 753, Sec. 3. (AB 2374) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 6973 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.7 - Construction Manager/General Contractor Method: Regional Projects on Expressways|Section 6973.

6973.  Construction Manager/General Contractor method projects authorized pursuant to Section 6972 shall be governed by the same process, procedures, and requirements as set forth in Section 6703, subdivision (a) of Section 6704, and Sections 6705 to 6708, inclusive, except that any reference to “department” shall mean the regional transportation agency.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 413, Sec. 1. (AB 1171) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 6974 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 6.7 - Construction Manager/General Contractor Method: Regional Projects on Expressways|Section 6974.

6974.  (a) Upon completion of a project using the Construction Manager/General Contractor method, the regional transportation agency shall prepare a progress report to its governing body. The progress report shall include, but not be limited to, all of the following information:(1) A description of the project.(2) The name of the entity that was awarded the project.(3) The estimated and actual costs of the project.(4) The estimated and actual schedule for project completion.(5) A description of any written protests concerning any aspect of the solicitation, bid, proposal, or award of the project, including, but not limited to, the resolution of the protests.(6) An assessment of the prequalification process and criteria required by this chapter.(7) A description of the method used to evaluate the bid or proposal, including the weighting of each factor and an assessment of the impact of this requirement on a project.(8) A description of any challenges or unexpected problems that arose during the construction of the project and a description of the solutions that were considered and ultimately implemented to address those challenges and problems.(9) Recommendations to improve the Construction Manager/General Contractor method authorized by this chapter.(b) The progress report shall be made available on the regional transportation agency’s Internet Web site.(Added by Stats. 2015, Ch. 413, Sec. 1. (AB 1171) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 7100 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 7 - Contract Clauses|Section 7100.

7100.  Provisions in public works contracts with public entities which provide that acceptance of a payment otherwise due a contractor is a waiver of all claims against the public entity arising out of the work performed under the contract or which condition the right to payment upon submission of a release by the contractor of all claims against the public entity arising out of performance of the public work are against public policy and null and void. This section shall not prohibit a public entity from placing in a public works contract and enforcing a contract provision which provides that payment of undisputed contract amounts is contingent upon the contractor furnishing the public entity with a release of all claims against the public entity arising by virtue of the public works contract related to those amounts. Disputed contract claims in stated amounts may be specifically excluded by the contractor from the operation of the release.(Added by Stats. 1982, Ch. 1120, Sec. 4.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 7101 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 7 - Contract Clauses|Section 7101.

7101.  The state or any other public entity in any public works contract awarded to the lowest bidder, may provide for the payment of extra compensation to the contractor for the cost reduction changes in the plans and specifications for the project made pursuant to a proposal submitted by the contractor. The extra compensation to the contractor shall be 50 percent of the net savings in construction costs as determined by the public entity. For projects under the supervision of the Department of Transportation or local or regional transportation entities, the extra compensation to the contractor shall be 60 percent of the net savings, if the cost reduction changes significantly reduce or avoid traffic congestion during construction of the project, in the opinion of the public entity. The contractor may not be required to perform the changes contained in an eligible change proposal submitted in compliance with the provisions of the contract unless the proposal was accepted by the public entity.(Amended by Stats. 2001, Ch. 166, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2002.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 7102 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 7 - Contract Clauses|Section 7102.

7102.  Contract provisions in construction contracts of public agencies and subcontracts thereunder which limit the contractee’s liability to an extension of time for delay for which the contractee is responsible and which delay is unreasonable under the circumstances involved, and not within the contemplation of the parties, shall not be construed to preclude the recovery of damages by the contractor or subcontractor.No public agency may require the waiver, alteration, or limitation of the applicability of this section. Any such waiver, alteration, or limitation is void. This section shall not be construed to void any provision in a construction contract which requires notice of delays, provides for arbitration or other procedure for settlement, or provides for liquidated damages.(Amended by Stats. 1987, Ch. 98, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 7103 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 7 - Contract Clauses|Section 7103.

7103.  (a) (1) Every original contractor that is awarded a contract by a state entity, as defined in subdivision (d), involving an expenditure in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) for any public work shall, before entering upon the performance of the work, file a payment bond with and approved by the officer or state entity that awarded the contract. The bond shall be in a sum not less than 100 percent of the total amount payable by the terms of the contract.(2) The state entity shall state in its call for bids for any contract that a payment bond is required in the case of such an expenditure.(b) A payment bond filed and approved in accordance with this section shall be sufficient to enter upon the performance of work under a duly authorized contract that supplements the contract for which the payment bond was filed if the requirement of a new bond is waived by the state entity.(c) For purposes of this section, providers of architectural, engineering, and land surveying services pursuant to a contract with a state entity for a public work shall not be deemed an original contractor and shall not be required to post or file the payment bond required in subdivisions (a) and (b).(d) For purposes of this section, “state entity” means every state office, department, division, bureau, board, or commission, but does not include the Legislature, the courts, any agency in the judicial branch of government, or the University of California. All other public entities shall be governed by Section 9550 of the Civil Code.(e) For purposes of this section, “public work” includes the erection, construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of any state structure, building, road, or other state improvement of any kind.(Amended by Stats. 2010, Ch. 697, Sec. 44. (SB 189) Effective January 1, 2011. Operative July 1, 2012, by Sec. 105 of Ch. 697.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 7103.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 1 - ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS|CHAPTER 7 - Contract Clauses|Section 7103.5.

7103.5.  (a) As used in this section: (1) “Public works contract” means a contract awarded through competitive bids by the state or any of its political subdivisions or public agencies, on whose behalf the Attorney General may bring an action pursuant to subdivision (c) of Section 16750 of the Business and Professions Code, for the erection, construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of any structure, building, road, or other improvement of any kind. (2) “Awarding body” means the state or the subdivision or agency awarding a public works contract. (b) In entering into a public works contract or a subcontract to supply goods, services, or materials pursuant to a public works contract, the contractor or subcontractor offers and agrees to assign to the awarding body all rights, title, and interest in and to all causes of action it may have under Section 4 of the Clayton Act (15 U.S.C. Sec. 15) or under the Cartwright Act (Chapter 2 (commencing with Section 16700) of Part 2 of Division 7 of the Business and Professions Code), arising from purchases of goods, services, or materials pursuant to the public works contract or the subcontract. This assignment shall be made and become effective at the time the awarding body tenders final payment to the contractor, without further acknowledgment by the parties. (c)  Subdivision (b) shall be included in full in the specifications for the public works contract or in the general provisions incorporated therein and shall be included in full in the public works contract or in the general provisions incorporated therein.(Added by renumbering Section 7103 (as added by Stats. 1990, Ch. 694) by Stats. 1991, Ch. 1091, Sec. 121.)