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California Public Contract Code

§ 1601

PCC § 1601 Effective Jul 13, 2026Div. 2 · Part 1 · Ch. 1.6
(a)Any public entity may adopt methods and procedures to do any of the following:
(1)Receive bids on public works or other contracts over the internet, but only if no bid can be opened before the bid deadline and all bids can be verified as authentic.
(2)Receive supporting materials submitted pursuant to a public works or other contract over the internet. For purposes of this section, “supporting materials” includes, but is not limited to, resumes, references, licenses, specifications, certifications, applications, payment requests, shop drawings, schedules, notices of claims, and certified payrolls.

Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2026, Ch. 84, Sec. 23. (SB 172) Effective July 13, 2026.

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