California Public Contract Code CHAPTER 1 - Definitions

• Section 1100.
  “Public entity,” as used in this part, means the state, county, city, city and county, district, public authority, public agency, municipal corporation, or any other...
• Section 1100.7.
  This code is the basis of contracts between most public entities in this state and their contractors and subcontractors. With regard to charter cities, this...
• Section 1101.
  “Public works contract,” as used in this part, means an agreement for the erection, construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of any public structure, building, road,...
• Section 1102.
  “Emergency,” as used in this code, means a sudden, unexpected occurrence that poses a clear and imminent danger, requiring immediate action to prevent or mitigate...
• Section 1103.
  “Responsible bidder,” as used in this part, means a bidder who has demonstrated the attribute of trustworthiness, as well as quality, fitness, capacity, and experience...
• Section 1104.
  No local public entity, charter city, or charter county shall require a bidder to assume responsibility for the completeness and accuracy of architectural or engineering...

Last modified: October 22, 2018