Section 10182 Of Article 5. Award Of Contracts From California Public Contract Code >> Division 2. >> Part 2. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 5.
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. If the director deems it is for the best interests of the
state, he may, on the refusal or failure of the successful bidder to
execute the contract, award it to the second lowest responsible
bidder.
If the second lowest responsible bidder fails or refuses to
execute the contract, the director may likewise award it to the third
lowest responsible bidder.
On the failure or refusal of the second or third lowest bidder, to
whom a contract is so awarded, to execute it, his bidder's security
shall be likewise forfeited to the state.