Section 20872 Of Article 57. Public Entities—improvement Act Of 1911 From California Public Contract Code >> Division 2. >> Part 3. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 57.

. If the person files a written election to enter upon the direct performance of such work at its own cost and expense, no further proceedings shall be taken in the matter unless such person neglects or fails for 30 days, or for such further time as the legislative body may, by resolution, grant, to make and complete the work.