Section 20394.5 Of Article 25. Boards Of Supervisors—county Highways From California Public Contract Code >> Division 2. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 25.
20394.5
. Notwithstanding any other provision of this article,
whenever the board of supervisors finds that the estimated expense of
any work to be done upon any county highway is fifty thousand
dollars ($50,000) or less, the board or the purchasing agent may have
the work done by contract upon notice describing the work in general
terms and stating a closing date for submission of bids.
Notice shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation
printed and published within the jurisdiction of the county. Notice
shall be published in accordance with Section 6066 of the Government
Code and shall be completed at least 48 hours before the time
scheduled for opening of the bids. Notice inviting bids may also be
published in a trade publication.
The successful bidder shall give a bond in the amount the board
requires, conditioned on the faithful performance of the contract,
and on the payment of all labor employed and material used in the
work.
The board may delegate its authority under this section to the
county road commissioner.