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Bidding

Public contract law requires formal bidding and advertising for public projects or purchases, services, and repairs equal to or exceeding specified limits. 

Calendar Year 2026

Public Projects

PCC Section 22002(c)

Purchases, Services & Repairs

PCC Section 20111(a)

$15,000

$119,100
  • Alterations
  • Construction
  • Demolition
  • Improvements
  • Painting (major)
  • Reconstruction
  • Renovation
  • Repair work
  • Resurfacing greater than 1"
  • Service Systems (e.g., air conditioning, telephone)
  • Custodial and security services
  • Equipment
  • Fleet Vehicle
  • Gardening/Landscaping
  • Maintenance (routine, recurring, usual)
  • Painting (minor)
  • Repair work (not public projects)
  • Resurfacing less than 1"
  • Tools
  • Supplies

 

 

For districts that adopted the CUPCCAA (California Uniform Public Construction Cost Accounting Act), limits are as follows, effective January 1, 2025, as amended by Assembly Bill 2192:

Code Section  Requirement Limit 
PCC 22032(a)

No bid requirements. May be performed by employees of a public agency. 

 $75,000 or less 
PCC 22032(b) Informal bid procedures (PCC 22034) $220,000 or less 
PCC 22032 Formal bidding procedure  over $220,000

 

Please refer to the Accounts Payable Manual for more detailed information on contracts, bidding, audit documentation requirements, applicable code sections, and sample board resolutions.

 

Accounts Payable Manual
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CUPCCAA Policies and Procedures Manual
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CUPCCAA-Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)