California Public Contract Code

§ 20146

PCC § 20146 Effective Jan 1, 2024Div. 2 · Part 3 · Ch. 1 · Art. 3.5

Statute text

(a)A county, with approval of the board of supervisors, or a public entity, with approval of its governing body, may utilize construction manager at-risk construction contracts for the erection, construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of any infrastructure, excluding roads, and including, but not limited to, buildings, utility improvements associated with buildings, flood control and underground utility improvements, and bridges, owned or leased by the county. A construction manager at-risk construction contract may be used only for projects in the county in excess of one million dollars ($1,000,000) and may be awarded using either the lowest responsible bidder or best value method to a construction manager at-risk entity that possesses or that obtains sufficient bonding to cover the contract amount for construction services and risk and liability insurance as may be required by the county or public entity. Any payment or performance bond written for the purposes of this section shall be written using a bond form developed by the county or public entity.

(b)For purposes of this section, the following definitions apply:

(1)“Best value” means a value determined by objective criteria related to the experience of the entity and project personnel, project plan, financial strength of the entity, safety record of the entity, and price.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 131, Sec. 167. (AB 1754) Effective January 1, 2024. Repealed as of January 1, 2029, by its own provisions.