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CA Pub Cont Code § 10180 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 5 - Award of Contracts|Section 10180.

10180.  On the day named in the public notice, the department shall publicly open the sealed bids and award the contracts to the lowest responsible bidders.In the case of bids opened by a district director, pursuant to Section 10141, he shall report the contents thereof to the director. In all other respects, the contracts shall be awarded as are other contracts.(Enacted by Stats. 1981, Ch. 306.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10181 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 5 - Award of Contracts|Section 10181.

10181.  If the successful bidder fails to execute the contract, his bidder’s security shall be forfeited to the state. The cash or proceeds shall be deposited in the fund out of which the expenses of preparation and printing of the plans and specifications, estimates of cost, and publication of notice are paid.(Enacted by Stats. 1981, Ch. 306.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10182 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 5 - Award of Contracts|Section 10182.

10182.  If the director deems it is for the best interests of the state, he may, on the refusal or failure of the successful bidder to execute the contract, award it to the second lowest responsible bidder.If the second lowest responsible bidder fails or refuses to execute the contract, the director may likewise award it to the third lowest responsible bidder. On the failure or refusal of the second or third lowest bidder, to whom a contract is so awarded, to execute it, his bidder’s security shall be likewise forfeited to the state.(Enacted by Stats. 1981, Ch. 306.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10183 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 5 - Award of Contracts|Section 10183.

10183.  The failure of the successful bidder to furnish any bond required of him by law, within the time fixed for his execution of the contract, constitutes a failure to execute the contract.(Enacted by Stats. 1981, Ch. 306.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10184 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 5 - Award of Contracts|Section 10184.

10184.  The bidders’ security of the second and third lowest responsible bidders may be withheld until the contract has been finally executed. The cash, cashier’s checks and certified checks submitted by all other unsuccessful bidders shall be returned to them within 10 days after the contract is awarded, and their bidders’ bonds shall be of no further effect.(Enacted by Stats. 1981, Ch. 306.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10185 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 5 - Award of Contracts|Section 10185.

10185.  If the director deems the acceptance of the lowest responsible bid or bids is not for the best interests of the state, after stating his or her reasons for rejecting the bid or bids, the director may reject all bids and proceed by day’s labor or advertise for other bids in the manner required by this part.(Amended by Stats. 1985, Ch. 410, Sec. 1.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10186 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 5 - Award of Contracts|Section 10186.

10186.  (a) This section shall be known, and may be cited, as the “Fair Chance Employment Act.”(b) Any person submitting a bid to the state on a contract involving onsite construction-related services shall certify that the person will not ask an applicant for onsite construction-related employment to disclose orally or in writing information concerning the conviction history of the applicant on or at the time of an initial employment application.(c) This section shall not apply to a position for which the person or the state is otherwise required by state or federal law to conduct a conviction history background check or to any contract position with a criminal justice agency, as that term is defined in Section 13101 of the Penal Code.(d) This section shall not apply to a person to the extent that he or she obtains workers from a hiring hall pursuant to a bona fide collective bargaining agreement.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 880, Sec. 1. (AB 1650) Effective January 1, 2015.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10187 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 6 - State Agency Design-Build Projects|Section 10187.

10187.  (a) The Legislature finds and declares that the design-build method of project delivery, using a best value procurement methodology, has been authorized for various agencies that have reported benefits from such projects including reduced project costs, expedited project completion, and design features that are not achievable through the traditional design-bid-build method.(b) It is the intent of the Legislature that the following occur:(1) This article provides general authorization for certain state agencies to use design-build for projects, excluding projects on the state highway system.(2) This article shall not be deemed to provide a preference for the design-build method over other procurement methodologies.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 931, Sec. 6. (SB 785) Effective January 1, 2015. Repealed as of January 1, 2025, pursuant to Section 10196.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10187.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 6 - State Agency Design-Build Projects|Section 10187.5.

10187.5.  For purposes of this article, the following definitions and the definitions in subdivision (a) of Section 13332.19 of the Government Code shall apply:(a) “Best value” means a value determined by evaluation of objective criteria that relate to price, features, functions, life-cycle costs, experience, and past performance. A best value determination may involve the selection of the lowest cost proposal meeting the interests of the department and meeting the objectives of the project, selection of the best proposal for a stipulated sum established by the procuring agency, or a tradeoff between price and other specified factors.(b) “Construction subcontract” means each subcontract awarded by the design-build entity to a subcontractor that will perform work or labor or render service to the design-build entity in or about the construction of the work or improvement, or a subcontractor licensed by the State of California that, under subcontract to the design-build entity, specially fabricates and installs a portion of the work or improvement according to detailed drawings contained in the plans and specifications produced by the design-build team.(c) “Department” means the Department of General Services, the Military Department, and the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.(d) “Design-build” means a project delivery process in which both the design and construction of a project are procured from a single entity.(e) “Design-build entity” means a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, or other legal entity that is able to provide appropriately licensed contracting, architectural, and engineering services as needed pursuant to a design-build contract.(f) “Design-build team” means the design-build entity itself and the individuals and other entities identified by the design-build entity as members of its team. Members shall include the general contractor and, if utilized in the design of the project, all electrical, mechanical, and plumbing contractors.(g) “Director” means, with respect to procurements undertaken by the Department of General Services, the Director of General Services; with respect to procurements undertaken by the Military Department, the Adjutant General; with respect to procurements undertaken by the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, the secretary of that department.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 247, Sec. 2. (SB 626) Effective January 1, 2022. Repealed as of January 1, 2025, pursuant to Section 10196.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10188 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 6 - State Agency Design-Build Projects|Section 10188.

10188.  (a) Notwithstanding any other law, the director, following notification to the State Public Works Board, may procure design-build contracts for public works projects in excess of one million dollars ($1,000,000), awarding the contract using either the low bid or best value, provided that this article shall not apply to any projects on the state highway system.(b) The director shall develop guidelines for a standard organizational conflict-of-interest policy, consistent with applicable law, regarding the ability of a person or entity, that performs services for the department relating to the solicitation of a design-build project, to submit a proposal as a design-build entity, or to join a design-build team. This conflict-of-interest policy shall apply to each department entering into design-build contracts authorized under this article.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 931, Sec. 6. (SB 785) Effective January 1, 2015. Repealed as of January 1, 2025, pursuant to Section 10196.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10190 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 6 - State Agency Design-Build Projects|Section 10190.

10190.  The director shall notify the State Public Works Board regarding the method to be used for selecting the design-build entity, prior to advertising the design-build project.(Amended by Stats. 2021, Ch. 247, Sec. 3. (SB 626) Effective January 1, 2022. Repealed as of January 1, 2025, pursuant to Section 10196.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10192 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 6 - State Agency Design-Build Projects|Section 10192.

10192.  (a) The design-build entity shall provide payment and performance bonds for the project in the form and in the amount required by the director, and issued by a California admitted surety. The amount of the payment bond shall not be less than the amount of the performance bond.(b) The design-build contract shall require errors and omissions insurance coverage for the design elements of the project.(c) The department shall develop a standard form of payment and performance bond for its design-build projects.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 931, Sec. 6. (SB 785) Effective January 1, 2015. Repealed as of January 1, 2025, pursuant to Section 10196.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10193 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 6 - State Agency Design-Build Projects|Section 10193.

10193.  (a) The department, in each design-build request for proposals, may identify specific types of subcontractors that must be included in the design-build entity statement of qualifications and proposal. All construction subcontractors that are identified in the proposal shall be afforded all the protections of Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 4100) of Part 1.(b) Following award of the design-build contract, 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 qualifications 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. The foregoing process does not apply to construction subcontractors listed in the original proposal. Subcontractors awarded construction subcontracts under this subdivision shall be afforded all the protections of Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 4100) of Part 1.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 931, Sec. 6. (SB 785) Effective January 1, 2015. Repealed as of January 1, 2025, pursuant to Section 10196.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10194 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 6 - State Agency Design-Build Projects|Section 10194.

10194.  (a) If the department elects to award a project pursuant to this article, retention proceeds withheld by the department from the design-build entity shall not exceed 5 percent if a performance and payment bond, issued by an admitted surety insurer, is required in the solicitation of bids.(b) In a contract between the design-build entity and a subcontractor, and in a contract between a subcontractor and any subcontractor thereunder, the percentage of the retention proceeds withheld may not exceed the percentage specified in the contract between the department and the design-build entity. If the design-build entity provides written notice to any subcontractor that is not a member of the design-build entity, prior to or at the time the bid is requested, that a bond may be required and the subcontractor subsequently is unable or refuses to furnish a bond to the design-build entity, then the design-build entity may withhold retention proceeds in excess of the percentage specified in the contract between the department and the design-build entity from any payment made by the design-build entity to the subcontractor.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 931, Sec. 6. (SB 785) Effective January 1, 2015. Repealed as of January 1, 2025, pursuant to Section 10196.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10195 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 6 - State Agency Design-Build Projects|Section 10195.

10195.  Nothing in this article affects, expands, alters, or limits any rights or remedies otherwise available at law.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 931, Sec. 6. (SB 785) Effective January 1, 2015. Repealed as of January 1, 2025, pursuant to Section 10196.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10196 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 6 - State Agency Design-Build Projects|Section 10196.

10196.  This article shall remain in effect only until January 1, 2025, and as of that date is repealed.(Added by Stats. 2014, Ch. 931, Sec. 6. (SB 785) Effective January 1, 2015. Repealed as of January 1, 2025, by its own provisions. Note: Repeal affects Article 6, commencing with Section 10187.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10198 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 6.5 - Progressive Design-Build Contracting|Section 10198.

10198.  For purposes of this article, the following definitions shall apply:(a) “Best value” means a value determined by evaluation of objective criteria that relate to demonstrated competence and on the professional qualifications necessary for the satisfactory performance of the services required. Other factors such as price, features, functions, and life-cycle costs may be considered. If the qualifications-based selection process includes estimates of cost as a factor, a best value determination may involve the selection of the lowest cost proposal meeting the interests of the department and meeting the objectives of the project, or a tradeoff between price and other specified factors.(b) “Construction subcontract” means each subcontract awarded by the design-build entity to a subcontractor that will perform work or labor or render service to the design-build entity in or about the construction of the work or improvement, or a subcontractor licensed by the State of California that, under subcontract to the design-build entity, specially fabricates and installs a portion of the work or improvement according to detailed drawings contained in the plans and specifications produced by the design-build team.(c) “Department” means the Department of General Services.(d) “Design-build entity” means a corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, or other legal entity that is able to provide appropriately licensed contracting, architectural, and engineering services as needed pursuant to a design-build contract.(e) “Design-build project” means a capital outlay project using the progressive design-build construction procurement process described in this article.(f) “Design-build team” means the design-build entity itself and the individuals and other entities identified by the design-build entity as members of its team. Members shall include the general contractor and, if utilized in the design of the project, all electrical, mechanical, and plumbing contractors.(g) “Director” means the Director of General Services or their designee.(h) “Guaranteed maximum price” means the maximum payment amount agreed upon by the department and the design-build entity for the design-build entity to finish all remaining design, preconstruction, and construction activities sufficient to complete and close out the project.(i) “Progressive design-build” means a project delivery process in which both the design and construction of a project are procured from a single entity that is selected through a qualifications-based selection at the earliest feasible stage of the project.(j) “Qualifications-based selection” means the process by which the department solicits for services from the design-build entities.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 77, Sec. 26. (AB 137) Effective July 16, 2021.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10198.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 6.5 - Progressive Design-Build Contracting|Section 10198.1.

10198.1.  (a) (1) Notwithstanding any other law, and subject to the limitation of paragraph (2), the director may procure progressive design-build contracts.(2) The authority under this article shall apply to no more than three capital outlay projects, which shall be determined jointly by the department and the Department of Finance.(b) The director shall develop guidelines for a standard organizational conflict-of-interest policy, consistent with applicable law, regarding the ability of a person or entity that performs services for the department relating to the solicitation of a design-build project, to submit a proposal as a design-build entity, or to join a design-build team. This conflict-of-interest policy shall apply to each department entering into design-build contracts authorized under this article.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 77, Sec. 26. (AB 137) Effective July 16, 2021.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10198.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 6.5 - Progressive Design-Build Contracting|Section 10198.3.

10198.3.  (a) The design-build entity shall provide payment and performance bonds for the project in the form and in the amount required by the director, and issued by a California admitted surety. The amount of the payment bond shall not be less than the amount of the performance bond.(b) The design-build contract shall require errors and omissions insurance coverage for the design elements of the project.(c) The department shall develop a standard form of payment and performance bond for its design-build projects.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 77, Sec. 26. (AB 137) Effective July 16, 2021.)
CA Pub Cont Code § 10198.4 (2021)
2021 California Code|Public Contract Code - PCC|DIVISION 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS|PART 2 - CONTRACTING BY STATE AGENCIES|CHAPTER 1 - State Contract Act|ARTICLE 6.5 - Progressive Design-Build Contracting|Section 10198.4.

10198.4.  (a) After selecting a design-build entity based upon qualifications, the department may enter into a contract and direct the design-build entity to begin design and preconstruction activities sufficient to establish a guaranteed maximum price for the project.(b) (1) Subject to Section 13332.19 of the Government Code, upon agreement of the guaranteed maximum price for the project, the department, at its sole and absolute discretion, may amend its contract to direct the design-build entity to complete the remaining design, preconstruction, and construction activities sufficient to complete and close out the project, and may add funds not exceeding the guaranteed maximum price to the contract for these activities.(2) If the cost for completing all remaining design, preconstruction, and construction activities sufficient to complete and close out the project exceed the guaranteed maximum price, the costs exceeding the guaranteed maximum price shall be the responsibility of the design-build entity. If the cost for these activities are less than the guaranteed maximum price, the design-build entity shall not be entitled to the difference between the cost and the guaranteed maximum price. These amounts shall revert to the fund from which the appropriation was made.(c) If the department and the design-build entity do not reach agreement on a guaranteed maximum price, or the department otherwise elects not to amend the design-build entity’s contract to complete the remaining work, the department may solicit proposals to complete the project from firms that submitted statements of qualifications pursuant to Section 10198.2. The department may also, upon written determination that it is in the best interest of the state to do so, formally solicit proposals from other design-build entities. Subject to Section 13332.19 of the Government Code, contract award shall be made on a best value basis.(Added by Stats. 2021, Ch. 77, Sec. 26. (AB 137) Effective July 16, 2021.)