Chapter 10: Public Works Contracts

Question 1

Public Works Contract definition

Answer 1

“an agreement for the erection, construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of any public structure, building, road, or other public improvement of any kind,” (PCC § 1101)

Question 2

A PROJECT, for purposes of the State Contract Act (PCC § 10100 et seq.)

Answer 2

“erection, construction, alteration, repair, or improvement of any State-owned structure, building, road, or other State improvement of any kind with a total cost exceeding an amount periodically adjusted by the Director of Finance (PCC § 10105). The current amount is $388,000*.

Question 3

Contract between $50,000 and $388,000

Answer 3

Authorization and Approvals: DGS/OLS or DGS/RESD (depending on work performed)

Legal Reference: PCC § 10295, GC § 14616

Question 4

Contract greater than $388,000* and no more than
$929,000*

Answer 4

Authorization and Approvals: DGS/RESD or
(Form 23) and DGS/OLS

Legal Reference: PCC § 10108

Question 5

Contract greater than $388,000* and no more than $1,205,000*

Answer 5

Authorization and Approvals: DGS/RESD (Form 23) and DGS/OLS

Legal Reference: PCC § 10108.5